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In the 1980's women's groups across the country spoke out against 'dowry deaths' and the dowry laws were changed to punish families who seek dowry.

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The above statement is true.
In the 1980s, women's groups across the country spoke out against 'dowry deaths'—cases of young brides being murdered by their in-laws and husbands for dowry. Women’s rights groups took to the streets, approached courts, and shared information openly about dowry deaths and how this social evil was ruining the lives of women who were married and their families. They pointed out the failure on the part of the police system and government to bring these dowry cases to justice. They pointed out the helplessness of victims of dowry to seek justice by approaching the courts and police.

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