• MaoistLandlord [he/him]
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    2 years ago

    The bride price is a traditional Chinese prerequisite for marriage. Giving a bride price as a betrothal gift has a long history in China as a goodwill gesture between the couple and their two families.

    Putting a price on love based on how expensive the ring is :geordi-no:

    Putting a price on love based on how expensive the bride is :geordi-yes:

    • Lurker123 [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      Unironically, it does seem better to give money to a family who can use it for helpful stuff rather than giving money to a jewelry company for their blood diamonds.

      Though putting a price on a person rather than an object feels ickier.