The Witch Hunts, which began in the 1500’s, swept across Europe in the 17th Century. Estimates of the deaths vary wildly with the most conservative estimates, of casualties, ranging around 60,000. Feminist theories of the trials focussed on the sex of the victims. In England a staggering 90% were women. Coincidentally (not) this was inversely proportionate to the sex composition of the saintly class. Theories which contradict the feminist interpretation can’t dismiss the sex of the victims. Some theorists point to the role of the rising printing press in the spread of Witchcraft Trials. This modern re-enactment owes much to Twitter. Twitter Shaming has replaced the burning. Just when this will tip over into more serious violence, against a woman, is anyone’s guess. The violent incidents we have already seen have been denied, dismissed and minimised. This is a dangerous climate we are creating for women.
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