But is it not then going back to square one? That is, the dowry system started with being "voluntary", as a sort of gift that is for the daughter...
Side topic: The issue of hymenoplasty is on some level, a reflection of society, and the importance it gives to a piece of membrane. And...
You know, chances are that the old man does not think anything is wrong with this practice. He’s probably did or will do the same for his son....
First of all, your friend needs to know that being HIV positive does not equal a death sentence. Receiving such a news must have been devastating...
Re: Does counseling really help the men? Vidya and Ansuya, Excellent posts! And well-explained. I see counselling as being similar to...
Maybe if the reason for getting married changes. And if more people start claiming the right to search and choose their life partners for...
In my opinion, One thing that “encourages” the dowry system is the obsession (or maybe pressure from society) to get one’s daughters married...
Re: Haircut A good hairdresser is worth his/her weight in gold; once you find him/her, never let him/her go! No matter how good an offer you get...
No, not in Singapore, or not that I am aware of. School uniforms in Singapore are pretty boring (and after wearing them for 12 years, you can't...
No blazers or cardigans please; otherwise we'll all die of heatstroke! The blazers that you may have seen are worn on formal occasions only, and...
