Posters on Dowry
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This collection contains pictures and drawings based on the dowry system in society, with slogans in Marathi and Hindi.
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Item Dahej Mout ka Fanda: Apani Shadi Apana Nirnay(Home Science, 2005) Extension Education Dept.The poster emphasizes the harsh reality that "Dowry is a death trap: My marriage, my decision" and notes that dowry can have deadly consequences, encouraging people to take control of their marriage choices.Item Dahej Lena ; Mat Samzo Shaan : Esne li hai Kai Masumoki Jaan(Dept of Extension Education, 2005) Savita Bisen (BSc Home Sci. 2nd Year)The poster conveyed a powerful message: "Taking dowry; don't think it's a pride: it has taken many innocent lives." It condemned dowry as a dangerous practice that can cost lives and emphasized its serious consequences.Item Rishte Dil Se Judate Hai : Paiso se Nahi - Dahej Pratha Band Karo(Dept of extension Education, 2005) Muskan N. Gori (Bsc Home Sci.2nd Year)The poster is in Hindi and reads, "Relationships are tied with heart, not with money - End the dowry system." 1. Highlights the value of emotional bonds over material exchanges. 2. Urges the abolition of the dowry system.Item Dahej Ke Lobhi : Pavitra Agni ko KAr Aswikar- Mudra o ko karte Swikar(Home Science, 2005) Extension Education Deptt.The poster comments on "Greedy for dowry: Turning the sacred fire into a transaction - Accepting money as a ritual" by criticising how dowry corrupts the sanctity of marriage ceremonies and emphasizing the commercialization of what should be a spiritual connection.Item Balvivah Rokane Mai aap Madat kar Sakte Ho(Home Science, 2005) Extension Education DepttOne way to escape the dowry system is through addressing child marriage.Item Rawan Gaya, Kans Gaya, Chala Gaya Angrej : Lekin es Desh se na Gaya Dahej(Deptt of Extensio Education, 2005) Garima Chopala (BSC Home Sci. 2nd Year)The poster features a slogan in Hindi: 'Rawan Gaya, Kans Gaya, Chala Gaya Angrej : Lekin es Desh se na Gaya Dahej'. It translates to: 'Rawan is gone, Kans is gone, the British have left, but dowry has not left this land.' The message emphasizes that despite advancements in other sectors, the dowry system continues to persist in India.Item Hunda Paddhati (The Dowry System)(Deptt of Extension Education, 2005) Dipali Nikhale (BSC Home Sci. 2nd Year)This poster highlights the various forms of dowry in society.