{"product_id":"dowry-murder","title":"Dowry Murder","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"192\"\u003e• Publisher: Penguin Books\u003cbr data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"43\"\u003e• Language: English\u003cbr data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"65\"\u003e• Published Year: 2010\u003cbr data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"90\"\u003e• Pages: 304\u003cbr data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"105\"\u003e• Dimensions: 21.5 x 14 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e• Book Condition: Used – Good\u003cbr data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e• Availability: In Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eThis book offers a powerful reexamination of the history and evolution of the dowry system in India, challenging commonly held assumptions about its origins. It presents a critical analysis that traces the roots of dowry practices to historical and colonial influences, rather than purely traditional customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eThe content explores how economic, legal, and social transformations during colonial rule reshaped family structures and property relations, contributing to the rise of dowry-related issues. It also examines the serious consequences of this system, including violence and gender inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eWritten with depth and clarity, the book combines historical research with social analysis, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in gender studies, history, and social justice. It encourages a deeper understanding of one of India’s most pressing social problems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51215685681456,"sku":"BestBookCentre__G2787","price":295.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-03-24T192709.444.png?v=1774360644","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/dowry-murder","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}