Here are a few reasons why the theory that Shakespeare was a woman is not supported by evidence:
- There is no record of any female playwright in England during the Elizabethan era. If Shakespeare had been a woman, it is very unlikely that she would have been able to publish her plays under her own name. Women were not allowed to perform on stage or write for the theater in England at that time.
- Shakespeare's plays contain many references to male experiences and perspectives. It is hard to imagine that a woman would have been able to write so convincingly about male characters and their experiences if she had not actually been a man.
- Shakespeare's plays were highly acclaimed during his lifetime. If Shakespeare had been a woman, it is likely that her work would have been criticized or dismissed because of her gender. However, there is no evidence of any such criticism during Shakespeare's lifetime.
The theory that Shakespeare was a woman is based on nothing more than speculation and conjecture. There is absolutely no credible evidence to support it, and it should be dismissed as a baseless conspiracy theory.