The majority of condemned witches were poor, single, or widowed women who were primarily targeted during witch-hunts in various societies.
Witch-hunts during the 15th to 17th centuries primarily targeted poor, single, or widowed women. These women, along with some men, were accused of witchcraft based on various societal factors such as their independence or non-conformity to traditional roles.
The majority of condemned witches were women, especially during the peak years of persecution between 1570 and 1630, where around 80% of the accused were female. Women healers and those with herbal knowledge were particularly vulnerable to accusations.
Puritan societies in New England also targeted women with suspicions of witchcraft, especially those who exhibited behaviors that deviated from the societal norms of the time.
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