In Shakespearean times, men were expected to embody ideals of masculinity, which included displaying strength, honor, and authority. They were often viewed as leaders and protectors, responsible for providing for their families and making decisions in public and private spheres. Emotional restraint was valued, as men were often discouraged from expressing vulnerability or weakness. Additionally, social status and reputation played significant roles in determining a man's behavior and interactions within society.
Gender roles :D
men played all roles
The best way to find out is to look at pictures. Don't look for "Shakespearean Costume" (you could get anything); try "Elizabethan Costume" or "Jacobean Costume"
condolence
People at the time considered that a woman parading about the stage to be gazed at by a bunch of men was indecent and obscene.
It is because Women were not allowed acting on stage. It was against their little rule.
In preparation for war, those were violent times.
blue ones
In Victorian times, women were expected to embody ideals of modesty, piety, and domesticity, often referred to as the "angel in the house." Their primary roles revolved around being dutiful wives and mothers, focusing on home management and child-rearing. Public life was largely reserved for men, and women were discouraged from pursuing careers or expressing independence. Social norms emphasized submission to male authority and adherence to strict moral codes.
different families would put foreword a child to be married to the other families child but they wouldn't see each other till the wedding day.
Men played every role in Shakespearean plays.
In Shakespearean times a Cod Piece was an insert worn by men in their britches to imply that they were quite well endowed in the genital area. Put bluntly ... a male 'falsie.'