Which is an accurate analysis of attitudes toward woman and witchcraft based on this passage from Malleus Maleficarum?

Question

A. Women were more capable of resisting evil spirits and witchcraft then men were
B. women were still able to virtuous after accepting evil spirits and witchcraft
C. women were considered to be easily tempted by evil spirits to accept witchcraft
D. women were intelligent enough to avoid evil spirits and witchcraft

Answer 1

C. Women were considered to be easily tempted by evil spirits to accept witchcraft.

The "Malleus Maleficarum," written in the late 15th century, often portrayed women as more susceptible to temptation and thus more likely to engage in witchcraft. This view reflects broader societal attitudes toward women during that time period, which often characterized them as weak or easily influenced.