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Women did not act in Shakesperean time. They could not. Rather, during the Elizabethan era, men acted the roles of women, often wearing dresses and/or wigs to impersonate females.

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Why did men play women role in shakespearean times?

It is because Women were not allowed acting on stage. It was against their little rule.


When did women start acting in theatres?

1660


Who played female roles in Shakespearean plays and why?

Males played both female and male parts, because acting was not a "suitable" profession for women at the time.


When did women's start acting?

I'm not sure exactly when but it was in the 17th century and it was Kind Charles II of England who changed the laws so they could.


Why where men only allowed on stage in shakespearean times?

In Shakespearean times, societal norms and conventions prohibited women from performing on stage due to prevailing views about gender roles and propriety. The belief was that acting was an inappropriate profession for women, as it involved public exposure and the portrayal of various characters, which could undermine their perceived virtue. Consequently, all roles, including female characters, were played by young boys or men, who would often dress in women's clothing for their performances. This practice was not only a reflection of gender inequality but also influenced the dynamics of theatrical representation during the Elizabethan era.


Could women own property or inherit property inn the Shakespearean times?

In Shakespearian times if a woman was an only child they could inherit their father's property and if their Husband died they could own the property that their Husband had ouwned


What jobs did women do in shakespearean time?

cooking cleaning looking after the children working


Why couldn't women participate in the acting companies?

The could be and were involved backstage, but they couldn't appear on stage because it was considered indecent.


Did they have girl actress?

wht? do you mean when they first had theaters? If you do , at first, women weren't allowed to act in shakespearean times but there are lots of women actresses nowadays


How does Shakespeare illustrates his views on the power of women?

Shakespeare was not relating opinions, but reflecting reality. There are some very powerful women, and Shakespearean characters like Rosalind, Viola, Goneril, Cleopatra, Mrs. Ford, Beatrice and Lady Macbeth reflect how women can use their power. Some women, and some Shakespearean characters, are much less powerful than others. That is not a point of view. That is how it is.


What is Daniel Radcliffe acting in now?

He is acting in The Women in Black!👽😨


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