Bride Price in Sub-Saharan Africa: Economic and Social Pressures on Women
The practice of bride price, a form of dowry paid by the groom’s family to the bride’s family, remains deeply rooted in many sub-Saharan African cultures. While it symbolizes respect and the formalization of marital unions, it also places significant economic and social pressures on women. This traditional custom, though culturally significant, often perpetuates gender …
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