About The Book

This book sparks a revolutionary thought – Is a daughter’s farewell truly necessary? Is it right to confine her life to her in-laws’ home after marriage?

In this compelling work, Preeti Jaiswal delves deep into the societal traditions rooted in the belief that daughters are “someone else’s property” – such as kanyadaan (the ritual of giving the daughter away), bidaai (farewell), and the imposed idea of the in-laws’ house being her “real home.” Each chapter not only critiques these customs but also offers solutions and alternative perspectives.

Key themes of the book include:

Daughter’s farewell – Tradition or trauma?

Rethinking the practice of kanyadaan

Marriage – A social alliance or a transactional deal?

Daughters’ independence – Thinking beyond tradition

In-laws’ house – A second home or a new confinement?

This book is a must-read for every parent, educator, policymaker, and youth who believes in building an egalitarian society. It’s not just a book – it’s the beginning of a movement where daughters are seen not just as brides, but as citizens; not merely as daughters-in-law, but as complete individuals.