A STUDY ON DOWRY DEATH WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CHENNAI

AUTHOR – SURESH.C, STUDENT AT SASTRA SCHOOL OF LAW, SASTRA UNIVERSITY.

BEST CITATION – SURESH.C, A STUDY ON DOWRY DEATH WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CHENNAI, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (2) OF 2024, PG. 1051-1061, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

Dowry deaths, a tragic outcome of gender-based violence, persist in societies where traditional gender norms prevail. This abstract addresses their prevalence, rooted in disputes over dowry payments, and the complex web of contributing factors, including patriarchal norms, economic disparities, and the commodification of women in marriage negotiations. Dowry deaths have far-reaching consequences, necessitating comprehensive legal reforms, awareness campaigns, and robust social support systems to combat this grave societal concern. A collective effort involving governments and civil society is imperative to eradicate dowry deaths and promote gender equality. The main objective is to know the public opinion on dowry death and its effects. The methodology mainly used is the descriptive method. 71.64% people knew about dowry death and 28.36% people did not know about dowry death. 20.90% people agree that dowry death occurs mainly because of excessive dowry demands. This research helps us to understand that people still believe dowry practice exists in the society even though various laws have been imposed by the government.

KEYWORDS: Dowry deaths, gender-based violence, traditional gender norms, disputes, patriarchal norms, economic disparities, commodification, marriage negotiations, legal reforms, awareness campaigns, social support systems, public opinion, descriptive method, excessive dowry demands, government laws, societal beliefs, gender equality.