concept   marriage dowry
culture   Western culture
statement   Marriage dowry is not practiced in Western cultures due to being considered outdated, illegal, and rooted in gender inequality and coercion.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 bride's family paying dowry Western cultures Bride's family does not traditionally pay a dowry in Western cultures. 1
2 bride's family paying dowry western countries Dowries are not part of Western wedding customs and may even be illegal. 1
3 dowry Western countries Dowry is considered outdated and is often associated with negative connotations related to gender inequality and coercion. 1
4 dowry Western countries Dowry is considered outdated and illegal, as it is seen as a form of coercion and unequal treatment of women. 1
5 dowry Western countries Considered outdated and discriminatory, and often illegal, as it can be seen as a form of financial transaction for marriage. 1
6 marriage dowry Western countries The concept of dowry is not practiced, and marriage arrangements typically do not involve the exchange of dowry. 1
7 marriage dowry Western culture Not typically practiced, considered outdated or controversial 1