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| Whats The Need Of Paying Dowry by zilon12(m): 5:14pm On Apr 20, 2012 |
I mean why do men still pay dowry since females have gained equality and some even go to the extend of not bearing their husbands names |
| Re: Whats The Need Of Paying Dowry by Nobody: 7:02pm On Apr 20, 2012 |
zilon12: I mean why do men still pay dowry since females have gained equality and some even go to the extend of not bearing their husbands names Forget about gaining equality, the whole dowry stuff is just insane. Why do I need to pay her parent for? I still don't get it. Not about the money rather bout buying a wife? 2 Likes |
| Re: Whats The Need Of Paying Dowry by valenlabella(f): 7:24pm On Apr 20, 2012 |
I think its just a cultural thing that has yet to be done away with yet. And in some cultures it's symbolic for example yoruba people give the husband back the money during the trad wedding (I think).... |
| Re: Whats The Need Of Paying Dowry by bernfame(f): 4:43am On Apr 21, 2012 |
zilon12: I mean why do men still pay dowry since females have gained equality and some even go to the extend of not bearing their husbands I think that question should be directed to your village elders. |
| Re: Whats The Need Of Paying Dowry by Ninilowo(m): 5:00pm On Apr 21, 2012 |
valen la bella: I think its just a cultural thing that has yet to be done away with yet. And in some cultures it's symbolic for example yoruba people give the husband back the money during the trad wedding (I think)....Yes! Mine was returned too. I was just told to take goo care of her and that their daughter was not FOR SALE. But other stufss were taken anyway. |
| Re: Whats The Need Of Paying Dowry by Nobody: 5:36pm On Apr 23, 2012 |
bernfame: well said |
| Re: Whats The Need Of Paying Dowry by Omofranca(f): 12:12pm On Apr 24, 2012 |
It's a cultural practice (equality aside), that's still strong. Even if it's immediately returned, it still has to be given as a symbol. Only Africans who are completely cut off from their roots don't do it.Parents even give it on behalf of children born and bred abroad to keep them connected to the family back home that they are marrying into. |
| Re: Whats The Need Of Paying Dowry by Gambrosia: 8:00pm On Jan 08, 2013 |
Our tradition nor dey accept dowry! Only a list of 'goods' as non-refundable tokens! So women are freeeeeeeeeeee!  |
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