Saed News: In some cities in India, women considered unattractive are required to provide larger dowries in order to compensate for their perceived lack of beauty.
According to SAEDNEWS, citing Simorgh, in many traditional Indian cities, women labeled as “unattractive” are expected to bring larger dowries to their husbands. Families often spend more money in an attempt to compensate for what society views as their daughters’ lack of physical attractiveness.
This issue was even mentioned in one of the country’s school textbooks last year, sparking considerable controversy at the time.
India is undoubtedly one of the world’s most traditional countries, with a wide range of customs and traditions, some of which may seem unusual or surprising to outsiders.
Examples often cited include this dowry-related practice and other traditional customs that have drawn public debate.
