Were women allowed to join the jesuits?

No, women were not allowed to join the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), which was founded in 1540. The Jesuits are a male-only religious order within the Catholic Church, and their constitution explicitly restricts membership to men. However, women have played significant roles in Jesuit ministries and education, often working alongside Jesuits in various capacities. Some female religious orders have been inspired by the Jesuit model but operate independently.