“Profit and Lace” (Season 6, Episode 23) of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” explores gender identity through a comedic lens. In this episode, Quark undergoes a temporary sex change to pose as a female Ferengi in order to save his business interests. This transformation highlights the rigid gender roles and discrimination within Ferengi society, where females are traditionally forbidden from participating in business.
Quark’s experience of living as a woman brings to light the challenges and prejudices faced by women in Ferengi culture. While the episode is primarily humorous, it underscores the importance of empathy and understanding towards those who experience gender differently. The key lesson is the value of seeing the world from another’s perspective, which can lead to greater acceptance and the dismantling of unfair societal norms.
NOTE: We ask that everyone attending stream the episode locally, you will need access to this episode on streaming service or DVD/BlueRay. We do not typically stream the episode for you due to technical and copywrite restrictions.
Topic: USS Renaissance Watch Party / Region 13 Watch Party
Time: June 8th, 2024, 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
PLEASE NOTE:Once we start playing the episode no one else will be allowed to join the watch party Zoom, this is necessary to not interrupt people’s enjoyment of watching the episode. Please show up no later than 8:16 pm Eastern.
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Star Trek DS9 “Profit & Lace” S6/E217
“Profit and Lace” (Season 6, Episode 23) of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” explores gender identity through a comedic lens. In this episode, Quark undergoes a temporary sex change to pose as a female Ferengi in order to save his business interests. This transformation highlights the rigid gender roles and discrimination within Ferengi society, where females are traditionally forbidden from participating in business.
Quark’s experience of living as a woman brings to light the challenges and prejudices faced by women in Ferengi culture. While the episode is primarily humorous, it underscores the importance of empathy and understanding towards those who experience gender differently. The key lesson is the value of seeing the world from another’s perspective, which can lead to greater acceptance and the dismantling of unfair societal norms.
NOTE: We ask that everyone attending stream the episode locally, you will need access to this episode on streaming service or DVD/BlueRay. We do not typically stream the episode for you due to technical and copywrite restrictions.
Streaming Services
Netflix (Canada): https://www.netflix.com/watch/70205952
Paramount Plus (Canada): https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/aMfIMHIoMKIBfsezKm9MRoWWCxnOR1mk/
Topic: USS Renaissance Watch Party / Region 13 Watch Party
Time: June 8th, 2024, 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
PLEASE NOTE: Once we start playing the episode no one else will be allowed to join the watch party Zoom, this is necessary to not interrupt people’s enjoyment of watching the episode. Please show up no later than 8:16 pm Eastern.
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