"Handmaid" refers to a female character in the dystopian novel "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood. In this society, women are subjugated and categorized based on their reproductive capabilities. Handmaids are assigned to elite couples who are unable to conceive, and their primary role is to bear children. The story is set in a totalitarian regime called Gilead, which has replaced the United States. It explores themes of oppression, gender roles, and the loss of individual rights. The narrative follows the struggles of the protagonist, Offred, as she navigates this oppressive world.