A Study of Salem Witch Trial: A Gender and Religion Based Discrimination

Abstract

In the 16th century at the states of Massachusetts, in the United  States of America, individuals were brutally tortured in the name of punishment under law and religion. This event showcased the effect of religion blindsiding a community. Salem witch trials have influenced many scholars and philosophers to put forward their study on different aspects of the case in the form of sociological, historical, demographic interpretations. Since then several regulations have been introduced  worldwide for  a fair and  just trial. Furthermore, laws protecting women have also been introduced and in certain aspects Salem Witch Trial plays an  important role for  the same. The paper intends  to focus on the global impact of Salem Witch Trial to the women in present along with the theories put forward on the basis of the case. Furthermore, the paper intends to recall the injustice served in this case for decades and how it impacted the faith of the justice system globally among the individuals.