Through this article I wish to draw the attention of all concerned to the increasing incidents of female infanticides and dowry deaths in our society.
I have read many articles on female infanticides, dowry deaths and discrimination of women which is very shocking and annoying. Thousands of girls are discriminated against in terms of food, education, clothes etc. When they grow up they are ill-treated by in-laws, harassed for dowry and sometimes killed for not bringing enough dowries.
Another reason for this is that parents feel that boys carry the name and fame of the family. They feel that girls are temporary guests /a Burdon/a duty to be discharged and that they have to give dowry for the girls.
Therefore to stop this unjust and cruel system of dowry deaths and female infanticides here I have some suggestions:
- Stringent laws should be made and they should be strictly enforced.
- Spread education and awareness among people.
- Girls should be made economically independent before marriage.
The main reasons for this are ignorance of parents, outdated beliefs and society custom.
I hope that this system soon comes to an end and once again girls could lead a happy and healthy lives would be grateful to you all if you give voice to my words and publish articles on this issue.