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Default Re: Why two women witnesses? - 07-03-2008

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It probably is to a certain extent, still not enought to discriminate women. Besides, you'll find the differences in psychology within one gender are also enormous, probabyl greater than the general dofferences between men and women.
The modern society is a proof enough women are no less capable than men in all walks of life (except perhaps for physical labour) and that they are equally reliable as wittnesses.
So, yes it is stereotyping and generalising.
Perhaps you are right. In any case, the above hadith (that sister Noor gave) is clarified with the link I posted. It was as my initial thoughts were; contextual based and not a general rule of thumb.
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