Dowry murders in India no longer spark public anger or debate, study finds
Summary
A new study shows that dowry-related deaths of women in India have increased but no longer cause public anger or widespread protests. Despite being illegal since 1961, dowry demands remain common, leading to abuse and murder when families cannot meet these demands.Key Facts
- In 2022, there were 6,516 dowry deaths in India, up from 1,841 in 1988.
- Dowries were banned in India in 1961 but are still widely demanded by grooms’ families.
- Women unable to pay dowries suffer abuse, harassment, and sometimes murder.
- Earlier public protests have faded due to political control and changing social attitudes.
- Dowry demands have become a “premium on the male child,” linked to the groom’s economic status.
- Methods of dowry-related killings evolved from staged accidents to driving women to suicide.
- Sex-selective abortion has increased as some families try to avoid future dowry costs.
- The ratio of girls to boys in India has become unbalanced, with fewer girls born in some regions.
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