witches

I'm trying to learn more about the history of the witch burnings during the 1500-1700. This was an historical event that delegitimized and wiped out women healers (i.e. witches) in order to establish the male medical model. These healers were once respected members of society, but a smear campaign began in order to gain power over healing. This new model of medicine took over and professionalized healing, barring women from entering the profession since only men were allowed to be trained. Women were allowed back in but only as helpmates, who we recognize today as nurses.