How much is the right bride price? The data and opinions behind hot discussions across the Internet
Recently, the topic of "bride price" has once again become the focus of social platforms, and netizens in many places have revealed the amount ofbride price and caused controversy. This article combines popular data on the Internet for the past 10 days and analyzes the current situation of bride gifts in various places, public opinion and expert suggestions, and tries to answer"How much is the right amount of a bride price"This problem.
1. Comparison of the amount of betrothal gifts in various places
According to the spontaneous voting and media reports of users on platforms such as Weibo, Douyin, Zhihu, etc., the following distribution of dowry amounts (unit: 10,000 yuan):
| area | Common ranges | High frequency mention value | Special phenomena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiangxi | 18-30 | 20.8 | Some rural areas require "three golds and one house" |
| Fujian | 15-28 | 22.3 | Coastal areas are generally higher than inland |
| Henan | 10-20 | 15.6 | A case of "Picking One in a Thousand" (10,001 yuan) appears |
| Guangdong | 3-8 | 5.2 | Most returns are for newlywed families |
| Zhejiang | 12-25 | 18.9 | "Two-end marriage" is popular in Hangzhou and other places |
| Sichuan | 6-12 | 8.8 | Zero betrothal gifts in some ethnic minority areas |
2. Polarization of netizens' opinions
1.Support(About 42%): It is believed that bride price is a reflection of traditional customs. Popular comments such as:
"The bride price represents the man's sincerity, and less than 100,000 is equivalent to not paying attention" (TikTok likes 82,000)
"The woman's parents spend more than 200,000 yuan to raise their daughter, and the bride price is reasonable compensation" (Weibo topic # Should the bride price be required#)
2.Opposition(About 51%): Criticizing high-priced bride prices distort the nature of marriage. Typical remarks include:
"Jiangxi's dowry is enough to buy a BMW, and marriage becomes a population transaction" (Hot post from Zhihu)
"We only had 30,000 yuan when we got married, and now we live happier than many high-priced couples" (B station video playback volume exceeded one million)
3.Neutral(7%): It is recommended to negotiate based on economic conditions, such as:
"The bride price can be requested, but it should be brought back to the small family as startup capital" (Douban team highly praised and replies)
3. Expert suggestions and trend changes
1.Legal level: In 2023, the Supreme People's Court clearly prohibits the claim of property through marriage, but the execution is difficult.
2.Sociological advice:
- The amount of the bride price shall not exceed 50% of the family's annual income
- Advocate the "symbolistic dowry + dowry equal" model
- Establish a pre-marital property notarization system
3.New trends for young people:
- Post-00s prefer "zero dowry" or travel and get married
- 72% of respondents born after 1995 believe that the bride price should be negotiated by both parties
- "Borrowing Fund" common savings model emerges in first-tier cities
Conclusion:The essence of the dispute over bride price is the collision of traditional and modern values. Data shows that80,000-150,000 yuanIt is a reasonable range that most people think at present, but the core lies in the consensus reached between the two families. Just as a slogan posted by a Civil Affairs Bureau: "Marriage is not a transaction, happiness cannot be priced."
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