GENDER DIFFERENCE IN ATTITUDE TOWARD DOWRY SYSTEM AMONG DIFFERENT CASTES IN PUNJAB

Authors

  • Uzma Ashiq Khan Department of Gender and Development Studies, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Amna Zahid Gender and Development Studies Department, Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan
  • Maryam Zafar Department of Gender and Development Studies, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v5i01.996

Abstract

The dowry is immoral crime that persists across different culture in Pakistan, which is discriminatory against unmarried girls whose value is determined by how much dowry they possess. This study examined the attitude toward dowry system that has been practicing among different castes. Gender differences in attitude and perceptions of young and older adults’ about dowry system were analyzed. A quantitative method was used, 300 male and females were selected purposively to collect the data from various parts of Punjab. Participants came from various caste systems i.e. Sheikh, Butt, Jutt, Syed, and Rajpoot. The Dowry System Assessment Inventory was utilized as a tool for data collection. Data analysis and result computation was done by applying ANOVA, T-test, and Chi square to examine the relationship between survey demographics and variables. The findings revealed that majority of people oppose dowry but men and women from modern urban culture have been practicing it by facing financial challenges. Participants in the current survey suggested that in order to omit this system, both the state and older people need to take action.

Keywords: dowry, gender differences, caste, financial challenges

Author Biographies

  • Uzma Ashiq Khan, Department of Gender and Development Studies, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan

    Assistant Professor, Incharge 

  • Amna Zahid, Gender and Development Studies Department, Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan

    MS Student

  • Maryam Zafar, Department of Gender and Development Studies, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan

    Lecturer

Published

2023-03-03

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 01 (2023): Pakistan Journal of Social Research (PJSR)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

[1]
“GENDER DIFFERENCE IN ATTITUDE TOWARD DOWRY SYSTEM AMONG DIFFERENT CASTES IN PUNJAB”, Pak. J, Soc. Sci., vol. 5, no. 01, pp. 30–39, Mar. 2023, doi: 10.52567/pjsr.v5i01.996.