Femininity and Fear: The Witch Hunts as Instruments of Misogyny in History
Witch trials, historically fraught with fear, superstition, and a deep-seated mistrust of the unfamiliar, form one of the darkest chapters in human history. These trials, primarily targeting women, exemplified an endemic misogyny that pervaded societies across different continents and epochs. This article delves into five of the most notorious witch trials, elucidating how each event underscores a pervasive misogyny, and