Re: No to Jahez (Dowry from wife)= No to Bari/Vari/Bride Gold (Dowry from Husband)
In the days when a woman was not allowed to study or find work, gold was a security so in case of a tragedy the woman wouldn’t be completely helpless and destitute. For an illiterate woman it would be a necessity but you’re right for a literate one gold just takes up place in the bank lockers and not a necessity at all.