You would find this information in <span>Article 3.</span>
I think the underlying cause was, the towns people didnt know why all the women where acting strangely (almost as if they were possessed) so they went to the one thing they trusted in most which was Religion and they assumed that the women were possessed and were Witches.
It would have been easy since there were no documents (I think) and most evidence was hear say.
Because They Could Not Attack A White Person Or The Cops Get Them
If your talking accent Egypt then women have some strict rights. They have to stay home to take care of the house and the children. Thats all i know.