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India's dowry curse: Outlawed practice remains deeply entrenched

By Khansa JUNED · Oct 9, 2026, 7:19 AM CDT

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India recorded 5,737 dowry-linked deaths in 2024, an average of around 16 women a day. Despite being outlawed more than six decades ago, the practice of dowry – the transfer or money or valuables from a bride's family when she gets married – remains deeply entrenched across Indian society. Our correspondents report.

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Emotive languageThe phrase emphasizes tragedy and may evoke an emotional response.

FramingFrames the issue as a persistent failure of law and social change.

Quantitative emphasisUses specific numbers to underscore the scale of the problem.

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Missing context

The article does not provide information about regional variations, enforcement of dowry laws, or any data on trends over time that would help assess whether the situation is improving or worsening.

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The piece mixes straightforward reporting of a statistic with an evaluative claim that dowry is "deeply entrenched," which is presented without supporting evidence.