36. Why do you assume that religion dictates what is essentially an economic practice?
The reason for dowries seems fairly clear. The groom is expected to assume financial responsibility for the wife and their subsequent offspring. In order to make it possible for him to meet the obligation, the parents of the bride provide him with money to strengthen his financial position. That isn't a religious issue, it's a way of dealing with money.
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