In the Democratic Republic of Congo, it’s traditional for a man to pay a dowry to the family of the woman he wants to marry. But in recent years the cost has spiralled – with some parents asking for ...

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A Chinese state media report about rural men struggling to afford exorbitant dowries has triggered backlash online from people who say the bachelors are missing the point. State-run outlet Legal Daily ...

The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices ...

One reason widows in Yuan (Mongol) (1215-1368) and Ming (1368-1644) times might have wanted to remain with their husbands’ families is that they no longer could take their dowries into a new marriage.

"Why do you put conditions that break our backs? Have you forgotten how cheap dowries used to be in your time?" Mohamed sings to the father. In the video the chorus of the original song is ...

Dowries have been illegal in India since 1961, but the bride's family is still expected to gift cash, clothes and jewellery to the groom's family. Now, a 27-year-old teacher in the central city of ...

The show is situated in the museum’s enchanting terra-cotta arcade, which gives the displayed objects—red velvet pillows, ...

Actor Arez Ahmed, known for his roles in television dramas, has talked against the tradition of dowry in marriage.In a recent ...

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Last but not least, Ashour cites exorbitant dowries demanded by women as another main source of tension in marriages. “Many women are not willing to make any adjustments,” she said.

The new Tours & Tournaments expansion for Crusader Kings III will arrive next week for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S ...