What Defines a Woman as a Witch

The article discusses the historical association between women's pursuit of independence and witchcraft accusations, highlighting cases from colonial New England and Europe. Women who gained wealth or practiced traditional skills, such as healing or farming, were vulnerable to charges of witchcraft, often fueled by societal fears, jealousy, and gender roles. Despite the decline of such persecutions, the article notes that modern notions of witchcraft continue to symbolize female intuition, but women still face risks and violence when challenging social or economic norms.

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