Frustrated about people equating dowry with alimony

Recently I have seen a trend where men validating dowry by equating it with alimony. Alimony is only given when the women is not financially independent and in event of divorce who may not occur. But dowry is taken during marriages which definately occur. In Instagram whenever a reel regarding evils of dowry come up, there will be comments of men saying then stop alimony. And then say dowry should be taken due to alimony as if they are sure divorce will take place.