Highlights 1 The remark appears in the sociology textbook titled Major Social Problems in India. A textbook for Class XII in Maharashtra has cited an outrageous reason for the dowry problem prevalent in India -- "ugliness" and physical handicap of a girl. The remark appears in a chapter in the sociology textbook titled 'Major Social Problems in India' of the state Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board. Along with other factors like religion, caste system, social prestige and compensation principle, the chapter cites "ugliness" as a reason for the grooms' families to demand more dowry. It leads to rise in the practice of dowry system," the textbook says.

Source: India Today February 02, 2017 10:30 UTC