Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ahmed, Razina; Sapna, S. Title A name given to the resource Midwifery, Witchcraft, And Forensic Blindness: A Gendered Bioanalytical Inquiry Into Historical Practices Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of Applied Bioanalysis;Volume;11;Issue;4;pp.327-337 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.53555/jab.v11i4.368" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.53555/jab.v11i4.368</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105014977421?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105014977421?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ahmed R., School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Sapna S., School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India Description An account of the resource In Europe, going on witch hunts was a prevalent activity between the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries. Tens of thousands of people were tortured, executed, and burned in Germany, Italy, and eventually expanded to France and England; women made up three-quarters of the victims. The discovery of "the persecution of midwives as witches," which expanded throughout the Middle Ages and has drawn harsh criticism from historians of the 20th century, is one of the most startling disclosures. This paper examines the intersection between midwifery and witchcraft in Early Modern times, focusing on the risks that female midwives had to deal with in the field of work. Women who practiced the crucial profession of midwifery had their experiences impacted by the historical backdrop of extensive witch hunts and prosecutions. The paper seeks to offer a thorough understanding of the difficulties faced by midwives in balancing their vital role in birthing with the widespread suspicions of witchcraft by looking at the socioeconomic, cultural, and legal aspects. The paper also relies on the recent published work of Dr. Philippa Carter (2023). 2025, Green Publication. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource healers; midwife; witchcraft; work Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Green Publication Relation A related resource ISSN: 2405710X; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Gold Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online