Dowry Deaths in India – Another Daughter Lost, A Society Questioned. - Page 8

Originally posted by: Sanskruthi

My chronically online ass found them. This system is a curse be it any religion, caste, color or creed. You take dowry you belong to the evil part of society and a testament of how a system treats women as an object.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Womm0G0A30

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZWySUIctJI

I usually like Mohaks videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CeJyy0bm8I

horror: Not dowry but these evil practices of objectifying women.

A Wife Sold For Rs. 50,000. A Child Exchanged For 10 Sarees. What Makes Women Victims Of Human Trafficking?

Two recent cases from Gujarat and UP reveal how women and girls continue to face trafficking, abuse and exploitation in India.

https://www.brut.media/in/articles/india/society/a-wife-sold-for-rs-50-000-a-child-exchanged-for-10-sarees-what-makes-women-victims-of-human-trafficking

What is even more horrifying is that in many places women are still sold, exchanged, abused, and stripped of dignity as if they are objects without life. A wife is not property. A daughter is not a burden. A girl child is not for transaction.

All these videos expose how deeply rooted the dowry system still is in society and behind the celebrations and rituals often hides a cruel mindset that measures a woman’s worth through money and material gain.

In such a system, a woman often becomes as vulnerable as a small chick surrounded by vultures... innocent, helpless, and constantly at risk of exploitation by those driven by greed and power. Like a tender lamb amidst cunning foxes, she is expected to survive in an environment where compassion is rare but demands and judgments are endless. Very disturbing facts, these are.

Tells you how much implementation of these laws on ground level is important 💔 Expedite the process and make any crime against human violation non bailable offense. If a woman cannot trust her husband and system is this unfair where will she turn for justice. She will think this is normal... Because this is what happens!

All what got revealed as actions a g a i n s t women's dignitiy and rights (including girls' one) mostly isn't specific to India - not at all.

Objectifying a person (regardless the age and gender) is a kind of 'tric' done to be able to silence the moral judge in oneself. Mostly wishes for power, money, better living and/or fear (for various reasons) are the trigger.

I think that greed and fear are the most important 'engines' for most wrongs done to humanity/humankind.

So, my logic tells me that - instead of making both the trigger for negative things turning them into triggers for what would be positive for humanity/mankind.

Want to share a personal experience here. Though not related to dowry...and all.

At my workplace ladies' toilet is insufficient. A decade ago or so...when I was not working...ladies toilet were very rare.

A senior colleague told that to cope with that problem she used to drink vary less drinking water.

In spite of so much suffering she did not tell the male colleagues about her problem.

This is what we are taught...our basic needs are against our dignity. We have internalised shame so much that we can not voice our needs in shame. And those who don't help themselves gets help from no one. This is a major problem.

As you may have got it, I strongly advocate for the practical part of bringing a change through doing. Knowing rather closely how the Mumbai Ambani school works, I looked for other projects/organisations who try to educate/support through practice mutual gender respect and countering patriachy in a society (and definitely found some).

Would you be interested more in an overview (and doing own research) or in a more detailed presentation to show what is possible to bring change by doing?

And I also have a personal question out of interest:

Do you (=generally meaning) in your own household (or somone else you know in her/his houshold) consciously/actively broke/changed a 'patriarchal rule' (if yes, which one/ones)?

There should be flying squads to handle any incidents like this and many other injustice happening. Thy should take complaints and solve it.

Unfortunately population s too high and its very difficult to handle every corner of the country.

Stats

https://x.com/i/status/2060237213531820126

I really liked the ten points you laid down

The biggest change should actually start from Media Industry

Web Series like Chiraiya gave a new voice to the topic of MR in India

Currently,the ITV is still deep rooted in the patriachial system and regressive TV Serials are rotting the minds of the Audience.

Many FLs are "less educated and Sanskari and docile" which fits the "Perfect Bahu Gaze"

For Example,Anupamaa.She is still stuck with her abusive In Laws and the way her character went down made a mockery of actual divorcees

ITV still remains deep rooted in patriachy

I really hope Twisha's case encourages production of Media Content which creates the impact like Chiraiya.

The problem is deep rooted in our society and honestly will need indepth uprooting from our core values

Our society's value system needs reset frankly

Originally posted by: A_Star39

I really liked the ten points you laid down

The biggest change should actually start from Media Industry

Web Series like Chiraiya gave a new voice to the topic of MR in India

Currently,the ITV is still deep rooted in the patriachial system and regressive TV Serials are rotting the minds of the Audience.

Many FLs are "less educated and Sanskari and docile" which fits the "Perfect Bahu Gaze"

For Example,Anupamaa.She is still stuck with her abusive In Laws and the way her character went down made a mockery of actual divorcees

ITV still remains deep rooted in patriachy

I really hope Twisha's case encourages production of Media Content which creates the impact like Chiraiya.

The problem is deep rooted in our society and honestly will need indepth uprooting from our core values

Our society's value system needs reset frankly

A large section of Indian television still reinforces deeply patriarchal ideas by glorifying the "ideal" woman as someone who is endlessly sacrificing, submissive, and willing to tolerate abuse in the name of family values. Such portrayals normalize unhealthy relationships and send regressive messages to audiences.

The problem goes far beyond television. These narratives continue to find acceptance because they reflect deeply entrenched attitudes within society itself. Real change will require not only better media representation but also a serious re-examination of the values we pass on through families, communities, and institutions.

Stories like Chiraiya are important because they challenge these norms instead of celebrating them. If cases like Twisha's encourage creators to produce content that highlights women's dignity, agency, and right to justice, it could become a meaningful step toward social change.

Ultimately, the issue is deeply rooted and cannot be solved through isolated reforms. Our societal value system needs a reset, one that prioritizes equality, respect, accountability, and human dignity over outdated patriarchal expectations.

Originally posted by: devashree_h

Stats

https://x.com/i/status/2060237213531820126

The numbers may seem alarming, yet they are deceptively low when compared to the reality on the ground. Many women suffer in isolation, and numerous deaths are never reported or are disguised as accidents, illnesses, or personal issues. Young women, who should be building their futures and pursuing their dreams, often become the primary victims of a deeply entrenched and cruel social evil.

Every unreported case is a reminder that society still has a long way to go. Until dowry is completely rejected in both thought and practice, and until women can live with dignity and security in their marital homes, these tragedies will continue to haunt us. Silence protects perpetrators; awareness, accountability, and collective action are the only paths toward change.