Witch hunting in India another form of gender-based violence — not superstition, experts say

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There have been increased instances of single women/widows being branded witches and murdered when they refused sexual overtures of someone dominant in the village or in the family. In some cases, relatives branded them witches to grab their property.

“It is less of superstition and more of a conspiracy, either to grab the property of the woman or to take revenge for unfulfilled sexual intent in the case of younger women,” social activist Shravani told IANS.

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[Mimi V]

in Europe, the witch trials were a property-grab. nothing changes.