Witch Hunts and Women's Voices

This chapter examines the 17th-century witch hunts, highlighting the societal perceptions and misogynistic stereotypes that often targeted women. It emphasizes how patriarchal norms led to a culture of distrust towards women, linking their sexuality and behavior to moral failings. The transformation of women's power from wielding influence through words to being confined as 'mad' reflects a historical attempt to control women's voices and narratives.