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[โ€“] SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Women were seen as a burden.

I think that's oversimplifying it. On the Wikipedia article there is a discussion of dowry as a type of inheritance for women, even proposing that

When families give dowry, they not only ensure their daughter's economic security, they also "buy" the best possible husband for her, and son-in-law for themselves.

[โ€“] StoneyPicton@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago

Much better take, thanks.