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

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