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Queen's Gambit : The impact of male writers on female protagonists - Zeina Jaber

November 28, 2021 at 4:37 pm, No comments

Summary: This podcast tackles the issue of romanticization of women protagonists on television, especially those with mental illnesses. This is done through the use of Netflix's "Queen's Gambit" as an exceptional example, seeing as the female roles are characterized by a series of traumatic events that serve to enhance their physical appearance. The podcast shows the controversy that can be revolved around women written by men, specifically women battling mental illnesses.


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