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MARRIAGES IN PAKISTAN - A SOCIAL BURDEN OR FASCINATION
- 1. MARRIAGES IN PAKISTAN A FASCINATION OR A SOCIAL BURDEN
- 2. Marriage is one of the most important rituals in Pakistani society. Marriage in our country is an occasion for insane displays of spending on outrageously lavish valimas, mehndi banquets, jewelry, giveaways, dowry and similar acts. Such ceremonies are often organized to please the guests and for prestige rather than according to one’s ability. Marriages in Pakistan
- 3. • Most of the time we make wedding ceremony an extravagant affair, as there is unhealthy competition of showing off. • We are living in an increasingly materialistic society where ostentatious display of wealth and status is rampant. • An often ignored reality that has plagued Pakistani society is that getting married is a financial nightmare.
- 4. Effects of marriage on Elite and Middle class • Our upper-class uses the occasion to show how wealthy they are. • The middle-class, as always torn between the echelons of society, tries its best to spend as much as it can and register itself within the upper-class so as to feel accomplished. • The poor take out the money from their children’s education, health and everyday basics of life to cover nonsensical marriage expenses.
- 5. Dowry effects • Dowry is no longer a set of gift items intended for contributing towards a suitable beginning of the practical life of a newly married couple. Copious and loud marriages, designers‟ items studded bride, bridegroom and other family members, many course meals etc. all put up with the dowry System. • The dowry system should be banned in Pakistan. • If a man stands his ground against receiving dowry, then the bride and her family would also have to be rational enough when demanding jewelry from the groom’s side. This will help save money for matters of far greater importance than outrageous functions, jewelry and furniture for the groom’s entire family.
- 6. THE END