Ruth Mace Professor of AnthropologyUCL Latest articles by Ruth Mace Professor of Anthropology Why Are Women Really Accused of Witchcraft? By Ruth Mace Professor of Anthropology published 11 January 18 Opinion Most anthropologists believe that witch labeling has evolved to get people to conform. But new research suggests an alternative explanation. Opinion Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Robots: Facts about machines that can walk, talk or do tasks that humans can't (or won't)2What is xeroderma pigmentosum? The rare genetic disorder that forces people to avoid sunlight3Diagnostic dilemma: A rash 'migrated' across a man's body from his anus4China's '2D' chip could soon be used to make silicon-free chips5Catquistadors: Oldest known domestic cats in the US died off Florida coast in a 1559 Spanish shipwreck
Why Are Women Really Accused of Witchcraft? By Ruth Mace Professor of Anthropology published 11 January 18 Opinion Most anthropologists believe that witch labeling has evolved to get people to conform. But new research suggests an alternative explanation.
