The World Health Organization (2009) identifies entrenched cultural and social norms as significant factors contributing to physical and intimate partner violence against women. In India, the dowry system is a social custom that perpetuates the oppression, abuse, and killing of women. This practice is commonly associated with arranged marriages, where violence can erupt if the dowry or bride-price is considered inadequate. Despite legal prohibitions, little progress has been made in India over the last 30 years. The National Crime Records Bureau of India reported 8,618 female deaths linked to dowry disputes in 2011, while the Asian Women’s Human Rights Council (2009) estimates that dowry practices are connected to 25,000 deaths and injuries among women aged 15–34 in India annually. A recent literature review indicates that despite efforts by the Indian government, social activists, and feminist groups, the situation has not improved over the past decade; in fact, it has worsened, leading to a disturbingly high number of deaths and injuries among women in India.