Summary
This article discusses 'Bwnanwi Lainai Haba', a traditional Bodo practice of marriage by capture, detailing its historical prevalence and current social recognition within the community.
Bwnanwi Lainai Haba: Marriage by Capture in Bodo Society
Highlights
Definition and Historical Context
Bwnanwi Lainai Haba refers to a type of marriage where a girl is forcibly taken to a boy's house and married. This practice was once common in Bodo society.
Current Status and Social Recognition
Currently, Bwnanwi Lainai Haba has become very rare in Bodo society and is not socially recognized.