Perhaps many children now do not even know what a dowry is. This is not strange, because this tradition has been around for centuries. Let us find out how it came about and whether it is worth observing in our time.
The dowry of the bride was always considered some property that was owned by the girl.
marriage. The custom of collecting this property has existed and exists among many peoples, although each is slightly different from the others.
In our culture, the collection of dowry was always the mother of a girl. It is especially interesting that this process began almost from the birth of his daughter. Girls who did not have a dowry were called unprivileged. In Greece, for example, a few centuries ago, such a girl had no chance of getting married.
What was usually included in the dowry a few centuries ago? The list was quite long. It began with household items: feathers, carpets, dishes ... It ended with jewelry and securities. Not everyone knows, but the dowry has always been considered
inalienable property. This means that even in the event of a divorce, she remained behind.
Nevertheless, there were always hunters for girls with a rich dowry. This is still the case, although it has taken a slightly different form. Many grooms first look at the girl’s apartment than at herself.
The relevance of dowry in the modern world is one of the main
The reasons for this tradition In the past, a man has always supported his wife. The woman was engaged in household and children, but certainly did not earn food. My husband should have done it.
Now the situation has changed a lot. Most women work just like their men. Therefore, collecting a huge and rich dowry is not relevant. It is fair enough if housing, like everything for its comfortable arrangement, will be purchased on general finances.
Of course, that's the perfect option. However, it is always possible
compromise in such decisions and discuss all the details. The discussions concern the finances of men and women who want to marry or move together. Therefore, it is a little strange when the parents of a couple begin to resent or actively interfere in the lives of young people.
Remember that independence and the ability to make difficult decisions are equally important for both husband and wife. These qualities will guarantee a happy family life.