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The Dilemma and Game after Awakening—A Feminist Analysis of "The Queen's Gambit"

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DOI: 10.23977/artpl.2023.040502 | Downloads: 15 | Views: 420

Author(s)

Li Xiang 1, Hou Xueru 1

Affiliation(s)

1 Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China

Corresponding Author

Li Xiang

ABSTRACT

"The Queen's Gambit," a thought-provoking drama series directed by A. Scott Frank, explores women's empowerment through the lens of the protagonist Beth Harmon's personal journey and her struggle to make a mark in the male-dominated world of chess. Employing textual analysis and considering the broader context of social history and the evolution of feminism during the time period, this paper delves into the inherent contradictions and conflicts arising from patriarchal structures depicted in the series and the challenges faced by women in their pursuit of self-actualization. The study emphasizes the obstacles encountered by women striving to succeed in traditionally male-dominated professions within the confines of a patriarchal society.

KEYWORDS

Patriarchy, feminism, female participation, the Queen's Gambit

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Li Xiang, Hou Xueru, The Dilemma and Game after Awakening—A Feminist Analysis of "The Queen's Gambit". Art and Performance Letters (2023) Vol. 4: 6-12. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/artpl.2023.040502.

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