Society can prevent dowry abuse

Lalita Panicker makes an important point in Don’t ask your girls to ‘adjust’ to abuse (Engender, August 6) in saying that parents must have the courage to protect their daughters. Our society also has an important role to play. Anti-dowry forums and NGOs should play a proactive role in protecting young brides, wives and mothers from marital abuse. Such initiatives will deter anyone who think they can get away by abusing women.