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How much dowry are you worth?

Shaadi.com's dowry calculator aims to shine a light on the social evil of dowry.

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If you've ever wondered how much dowry you're worth in the marriage market, ShaadiCares, the social initiative wing of Shaadi.com has a nifty dowry calculator for you. But if you care to actually fill out the details in the meticulously divided categories of age, profession, monthly salary, education and whether you own a car and a house, you may not really come to the figure you expect. 91202 - that's the number of dowry deaths that were reported in India between 2001-2002, according to the National Crime Records Bureau data.

Primarily targeted at men, the campaign makes a strong point against the social evil of dowry still prevalent in India. Every hour, one woman dies of dowry, while five women commit suicide everyday due to dowry-related disputes. In addition, about 32.4% of crime against women are due to dowry-related disputes.

Through the medium of a dowry calculator, the campaign highlights some crucial questions about dowry and recognising a woman's true worth while championing for the cause of a dowry-free society. While the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act aim to address the issue, implementation of these laws have been far from satisfactory.

The ShaadiCares initiative also talks about child marriage and domestic issues, emphasising that the institution of marriage should be built on mutual respect, trust and love. 

 

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