I imagine the Ferengi's sexism is supposed to come off as exaggerated and comedic and as a foil to the gender equality of the Federation. It often succeeds. But sometimes it just feels like I am watching Kira and Dax get harassed for no good reason.
Wallace Shawn does such a good job playing a misogynist, it almost pulls me out of the story. Would the Federation really allow the sexual harassment of its officers with no consequences? Would Kira and Dax really be so passive? Writing the Ferengi is certainly a balancing act and I think this episode goes too far at times.
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I imagine the Ferengi's sexism is supposed to come off as exaggerated and comedic and as a foil to the gender equality of the Federation. It often succeeds. But sometimes it just feels like I am watching Kira and Dax get harassed for no good reason.
Wallace Shawn does such a good job playing a misogynist, it almost pulls me out of the story. Would the Federation really allow the sexual harassment of its officers with no consequences? Would Kira and Dax really be so passive? Writing the Ferengi is certainly a balancing act and I think this episode goes too far at times.