Why two women witnesses?

[aamirsaab]

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.

 

[purple]

Interesting read but I agree with this statement....

I personally prefer the explanation that in an Islamic society men were generally involved more in financial transactions as the breadwinners, therefore they would be more familiar with the transactions. Sure your research states there are different areas that men and women excel in, but none of this research shows that one woman is incapable of serving as a witness without a reminder.