Question

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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Men may at the time been deemed superior to women.

Step-by-step explanation:

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