Oh gosh… Every family has their own traditions. My family give jehaiz to their daughters for security and lump sum money so she can save it for herself. It could be car, property, clothes, furniture, accessories, and etc… I definitely not like the idea of forced jahiz or demands from groom side but if parents wanna give things to the daughter with their own happiness then I don’t see anything wrong with it… Kisi ko kya pata us bachari larki ka kya hoga.
See the economy! The job market is very competitive. Yes, a woman should definitely be independent. There is nothing wrong with securing your daughter’s future so she doesn’t have to beg front of anybody…
Honestly, no amount of jahez is going to secure your future. The only thing that can secure your future is your ability to support yourself. Just my two cents.