Why does “dowry” still exist in the world? The word “dowry” has a deep meaning that needs to be noticed in this cruel society. Indian society is facing many problems such as unemployment, population growth and terrorism. Among these problems, the dowry system constitutes a difficult and ugly tradition. Dowry is the non-refundable money or property in which the groom or his family demands wealth from the bride upon marriage. Marriage is a religious and social event; property exchange has become an institutionalized custom in India. Marriage is a contract of union between people of the opposite sex, also called the formation of a couple or spouse. Many people are not informed about dowry. Only a few countries have a dowry system. Besides India, other countries have common practices, such as Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Pakistan. Apart from strong Indian rituals and customs, women suffer from certain shames based on society's discrimination in marriage and dowry, such as poor education, lack of law enforcement, and few social freedoms . India has freedom. In underdeveloped cities, women's rights are rare. Traditionally, marriages are arranged by parents. Women are not allowed to choose their own life partner. A bride's attractiveness lies in her qualities as a "housewife" and wife. In some middle-class families, if the bride's family is unable to provide an abnormal dowry, she marries her young daughter to an unworthy man (old or disabled) who does not demand a dowry (Nirmi 2). Because of her religious appearance, the girl's family is afraid of losing the respect of their family....... middle of paper ...... and especially the men will not do anything. It is to their advantage when women are ignorant, afraid and weak. With education, women will have no problem revealing the status they deserve. Indian police and courts should enforce strict law to escape this system and create a better life for women, but it is up to them, the women, to actually defend their rights. If we don't do this, it will break up many families and relationships. Life is not fair, but men and women should have equal opportunities to live their lives. Indian society should strive to banish the cruel dowry system as it is based on cruelty and hatred and kills women. Therefore, we should spread our message to banish dowry systems everywhere to keep all families together so that we can respect everyone equally. A self-respecting woman is the key which can only be achieved through education.