Was acting allowed by women in Shakespeare time?

During Shakespeare's time in the Elizabethan era, women were not permitted to perform on stage. All female roles were played by young boys or men who specialized in playing female characters. This practice stemmed from societal and cultural norms that dictated the roles and behaviors appropriate for women. Acting was considered unseemly and potentially immoral for women, as it involved public performance, cross-dressing, and social interactions with men outside of the confines of domestic life.