Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Dowry Deaths in India: A Modern Curse of Greed and Patriarchy
In India, some women are hurt or even killed because their families can't pay money or gifts (dowry) to their husband's family.
It's like they're being treated as objects to be bought, not as people to be loved.
This has caused many deaths over the years.
Some families want more and more, like cars or fancy trips.
This problem is seen in all religions, all classes, and castes.
To stop this, people need to speak out against it, raise boys to respect women, and stop seeing marriage as a deal about money.
Instead, it should be about love and respect.
A 26-year-old woman was burned alive in Greater Noida due to dowry demands.
A schoolteacher in Jodhpur committed suicide due to dowry harassment.
A 27-year-old techie was found hanging in Bengaluru, allegedly due to dowry demands.
The NCRB documented an average of about 7,000 dowry deaths annually between 2017 and 2022.
Dowry is described as a blend of patriarchy, consumerism, and status obsession.
- Who
- Married women, husbands, and in-laws.
- What
- Dowry-related violence, including deaths.
- When
- Between 2017 and 2022, approximately 7,000 dowry deaths occurred annually.
- Where
- India, with cases reported across various regions.
- Why
- Greed, patriarchy, consumerism, and status obsession fuel the practice.
- Dowry Deaths (2017-2022)
- Approximately 7,000 annually
- Total Dowry Deaths (2017-2022)
- Nearly 42,000
- Victims
- Primarily married women
- Report Source
- National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)