Journal article
DOWRY DEMAND AND HARASSMENT: PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS IN INDIA
Abstract
The practice of dowry is widespread in India and refers to the payment of cash/gifts by the bride's family to the bridegroom's family before marriage. Though prohibited by law, dowry is widely practised, and often contributes to severe injuries and even death of young brides. This study examined the prevalence and risk factors for dowry demand and dowry harassment and its psychosocial correlates across different social strata in India, and also …
Authors
JEYASEELAN V; KUMAR S; JEYASEELAN L; SHANKAR V; YADAV BK; BANGDIWALA SI
Journal
Journal of Biosocial Science, Vol. 47, No. 6, pp. 727–745
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date
November 2015
DOI
10.1017/s0021932014000571
ISSN
0021-9320