Star Trek actors wanted more appearances of female Ferengi character Pel in Deep Space Nine. Pel, a business-savvy Ferengi woman, challenged gender norms and had romantic feelings for Quark. Pel's presence could have improved storylines and challenged Quark's attitudes towards women.

Star Trek actors would have liked to see a lot more of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's female Ferengi. The gender inequality baked into Ferengi society means Ferengi women aren't allowed to wear clothing or travel, while they are expected to remain quiet and pre-chew food for the males in their life, so we don't see too many female Ferengi visiting Deep Space Nine at all. Among Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's recurring characters is Ishka, a Ferengi feminist and the mother of Quark (Armin Shimerman) and Rom (Max Grodnchik). Before Ishka, however, there was another Ferengi woman who appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

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