There is a need to address the wide difference between the perception of marriage- if it is a mutual bond of love and respect for one, then why is it compliance with patriarchy for the other? Can we not have a marriage that is without a business deal, abusive relations or dehumanization of a woman?

Groom’s families take advantage of the stronghold of the dowry system which ultimately brings them wealth. Often they ‘rightfully’ abandon or abuse the woman for dowry because she and her family did not fulfil their duty.

If even a woman law enforcement officer cannot be heard immediately, it’s clear India’s police forces are insensitive to women’s issues