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Dowry abuse does exist, but let's focus on the wider issues of economic abuse and coercive control

  • Written by Supriya Singh, Professor, Sociology of Communications, Graduate School of Business & Law, RMIT University
Dowry abuse does exist, but let's focus on the wider issues of economic abuse and coercive controlAustralia's Senate inquiry was unable to report on the prevalence of dowry and dowry abuse in Australia. Data is sketchy and evidence anecdotal.Shutterstock

Rina’s marriage problems began two days before her wedding, when her fiance’s parents demanded gold and a car. Her parents agreed to part of the demands to ensure the planned...

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