Dowry under Dowry Prevention Act, 1961

The dowry is an ancient tradition found across cultures, religions, and time periods. It is not certain where dowries originated, but the custom takes place in wedding ceremonies even today. History And meaning of  Dowry A dowry is a gift of considerable monetary value given from either the bride or groom to their future spouse…

Female genital mutilation  

Female genital mutilation (FGM) includes, for non-medical reasons, complete or partial segmentation of the female vulva or other damage to the female genitalia. This practice is prevalent in the western, eastern, and northeastern regions of Africa, certain Asian countries and the Middle East, and immigrant groups from these regions. Supporters of this approach cited cultural,…

Gender and the ‘Item Number’ in Indian Cinema: Liberation, Objectification or Both?

In Bollywood, an item song is a dancing scene featuring a young actress that is irrelevant to the content of the movie. It’s doesn’t reveal anything about the story of the film. It is a significant source of advertisement and is commonly recognized as a marketing tactic and promotional source. While considered throughout the light…

PSYCHOLOGY : THE STUDY OF HUMAN MIND

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour, experience and mental processes. Behaviour includes all of our outward or overt actions and reactions, such as talking, facial expressions and movement. Mental processes refer to all the internal, covert actions of our minds, such as thinking, feeling and remembering. To study behaviour and mental processes in both…