Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The International Encyclopedia of Anthropology |
Editors | Hilary Callan |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
Pages | 1676-1682 |
Volume | 6 |
Edition | 1st |
ISBN (Print) | 9781118924396 |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Abstract
Dowry refers to the movement of goods from the bride's family to that of the groom and his family at marriage, even if ostensibly to the bride herself.