Is a Women's Testimony Worth Half of That of a Man in Islam?

There is a misconception that a woman's testimony is worth half of that of a man in Islam. This can be traced to Verse 2:282 in the Holy Quran, which states that two men are to be called upon to witness a financial contract; if two men are not available, then one man and two women would suffice. So, two women would testify in place of a single male witness:"O believers! When you contract a loan for a fixed period of time, commit it to writing… Call upon two of your men to witness. If two men ...