Why do Bhikkhunis have so many extra Vinaya rules?

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                          The Vinaya contains 227 rules for male monks and 311 rules for female monks. Is it known why so many additional rules were put in place for Bhikkhunis? 
                        

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Oct 18, 2014, 03:00 PM
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Why do Bhikkhunis have so many extra Vinaya rules?

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