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Where To Stream Insight Season 2017 Episode 12

How is the dowry custom evolving in Australia?

Dowry practices are alive and well in Australia, not only in sections of the Indian community, but dowry or bride price is widespread amongst the African and Islamic communities too. In Melbourne, South Sudanese man Chol Goch was proud to negotiate and pay a high price for his new wife Ajah Wuoi. Ajah grew up expecting a dowry and felt more respected by her community after she recently brought in the price of $70,000. Salpha Dut, from the same community, has been working 11 hours a day, seven...