The intersectionality of gender discrimination impact on Beth Harmon’s identity development in The Queen’s Gambit

Dyah Ayu Prasetyaningrum; Ulaya Ahdiani

doi:10.12928/notion.v6i2.10522

Authors

Dyah Ayu Prasetyaningrum Universitas Ahmad Dahlan
Ulaya Ahdiani Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12928/notion.v6i2.10522

Keywords:

Crenshaw, Erikson, Gender discrimination, Identity development, Intersectionality

Abstract

The Queen's Gambit (2020) addresses gender inequality against women in male-dominated industries like chess. Queen's Gambit displays patriarchal structural and representational judgment of women. Gender discrimination affects women's careers, identities, and development. Thus, the study examines gender discrimination's intersectionality and its effects on Beth Harmon, a white low-class young woman. Pictures and talks from the series are the key data in this qualitative study. Also used are intersectionality theory to analyze gender discrimination statistics and stages of development theory to examine character identity development. Gender, age, ethnicity, class, prejudices, and appearances encountered by Beth Harmon shaped her multifaceted identity. Discrimination hindered Beth's development as a chess player and woman throughout her school years, adolescence, and young adulthood, leading to both dystonic and syntonic effects. Stereotypes and injustice give rise to discrimination; therefore, we must acknowledge various identities and histories to prevent a "double burden" of discrimination that impedes growth.

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