Why is the dowry culture in China opposed by more and more people?

In the traditional culture of China, marriage is a very important ceremony, and bride price and dowry are both indispensable parts. The bride price is usually a gift from the man's family to the woman's family to show respect and gratitude to the woman's family, and it is also a kind of economic compensation, because the woman's family lost a labor force and economic pillar in the marriage. Dowry is the property and gift given by the woman's family to her daughter, which helps her to establish her own family and life in marriage.

But in modern society, with the improvement of women's status and the change of family concept, more and more people begin to oppose the existence of dowry. They believe that dowry is a kind of discrimination and oppression against women, emphasizing women's economic status in marriage, rather than personal ability and quality. In addition, some people think that dowry will lead to unfair and unequal marriage, because the woman's position and rights in marriage may be affected.

On the contrary, some cultures and traditions emphasize the importance and necessity of dowry. In India, dowry is regarded as a kind of protection and support for a woman's daughter to ensure that her daughter gets enough respect and care in marriage. In some African countries, dowry is also regarded as a way of social connection and solidarity, because it involves the participation and support of the whole family and community.

Generally speaking, the existence and significance of dowry are different in different cultures and traditions, and they reflect different values and concepts. However, whether we support or oppose dowry, we should respect and understand different cultures and traditions, as well as everyone's different views and needs on marriage and family. The most important thing is to ensure that marriage is fair, equal and respectful, so that everyone can get happiness and satisfaction in marriage.