Dowry Calculator

About Dowry Calculator

What is Dowry Calculator?

Dowry Calculator is an educational tool designed to illustrate how various cultural and social factors have historically influenced marriage negotiations in some societies. This calculator is created purely for educational and awareness purposes, highlighting the problematic nature of dowry practices.

How to Use

  1. Enter the name of the bride or groom
  2. Set a starting bid amount
  3. Select education level, family net worth, and caste (if applicable)
  4. Check any applicable skills
  5. Select the age range
  6. Check any reputation factors if relevant
  7. Optionally add a love letter
  8. Click "Calculate price" to see the result

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this calculator promoting dowry practices?

No. This calculator is designed as an educational tool to raise awareness about the problematic nature of dowry practices. It illustrates how arbitrary factors can be used to assign monetary value to individuals.

Are these calculations based on real data?

The calculations are simplified representations of cultural factors and are not based on specific real-world data. They are designed to illustrate concepts rather than provide accurate estimations.

Why create a dowry calculator?

By making explicit the factors that go into dowry calculations, we hope to highlight the problematic nature of these practices and contribute to discussions about gender equality and cultural reform.

Disclaimer

This calculator is provided for educational and awareness purposes only. We do not endorse or encourage dowry practices, which are illegal in many countries and considered harmful to gender equality.