Is There a Difference Between Witches and Women?

I often sort of feel like, you know, a monster would be kind of interesting to battle. So i want to think a little bit about witches and women. Why did people accuse women of being witches? I know it's a huge question, and they sot just, you know,. one reason, but, but you must have thought about that yourself. It is specifically something we do to the group that retains power despite it being their job to be powerless.