The Dowry by Maggie Gould5/22/2023 These have been seen as alternatives that reduce the pressure on individuals who wish to have their unions recognized but are challenged by the dowry factor. Given the changing times other alternatives have been used to make marriages official for example affidavits and administrative recognition. This concern has been prompted by the fact that in contemporary society it could be an impediment to happy marriages while some couples have questioned its very relevance. This paper intends to examine the roots of this practice with specific reference to the African milieu where husbands are expected to honor dowry requirements. In most African societies, it is the groom's family's responsibility while in other jurisdictions, for example India it is placed on the bridal family. The payment of dowry in the marriage process is a practice that is upheld in many societies and is a significant pillar in most marriages especially in the African context.
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