The unfair search for the 'fair' and 'beautiful' bride who's perfect
- Srirupa Ray
- TNN Jul 28, 2024, 21:19 IST IST
Physical appearance still dominates the scripting of matrimonials for women, never mind their qualifications; it’s time to change the narrative
● 1990 : Alliance invited from suitable boys of affluent families for extremely beautiful, fair, tall, convent-educated girl
● 2000: Brahmin boy working for MNC seeks fair, beautiful, well-educated professional girl from high-status family
● 2000: Brahmin boy working for MNC seeks fair, beautiful, well-educated professional girl from high-status family