DOWRY SYSTEM IN PAKISTAN
Journal Title: Asian Economic and Financial Review - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 7
Abstract
This research paper argues on the evil of dowry system and its impact on Pakistani civilization. The objectives of this research were to substantiate the effect, favoritism and involvement of people in Dowry system. This research notified that dowry creates imbalance in the status of women and it affect women mentally and physically. Dowry is also a cause of endorsing greed and conflicts in the society. Majority of people are involved in dowry system whether they are educated or illiterate. However, most of the respondents are against this system. Simple random sampling technique and questionnaire as a data collection instrument has used to accomplish this research. Furthermore, reliability analysis has applied to verify the reliability of scale and chi-square has used to check the association of demographics with research questions. Results have been discussed in the light of Pakistani cultural context.
Authors and Affiliations
Shazia Gulzar| Lecturer, Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Muhammad Nauman| Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Farzan Yahya| Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Shagafat Ali| Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore, Mariam Yaqoob| Lahore Business School, The University of Lahore
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