2. Dowry is prevalent in every part of India.

There's no dowry system in most of the North Eastern states of India. In fact, in Meghalaya, marriages are matriarchal with a matrilineal system where property, names and wealth passes from mother to daughter rather than father to son. You'll find women take center-stage in every aspect of life.

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