What may be one reason that boys played women's parts in the theatre of

Shakespeare's time?

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Luciana

6 December, 12:26

What may be one reason that boys played women's parts in the theatre of

Shakespeare's time?

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Mata · Answer 1

Men may at the time been deemed superior to women.

Explanation:

Therefor, they played womens parts, not wanting the audience to think it was a bad play.

Aliya Huff · Answer 2

This was because women were deemed inferior at this time and were not allowed to perform in theatre, so boys had to take over the womens' roles.

What may be one reason that boys played women's parts in the theatre ofShakespeare's time?

What may be one reason that boys played women's parts in the theatre of

Shakespeare's time?