Ruth Wilson Gilmore

Ruth Wilson Gilmore is an influential American scholar and activist known for her work on social justice, race, and prison abolition. She has significantly contributed to understanding how systemic racism and economic inequality connect to the prison system. Gilmore argues for the need to dismantle oppressive structures and promote community-based alternatives to incarceration. Her landmark book, "Golden Gulag," examines the expansion of California's prison system and its socio-economic implications. Through her research and activism, she advocates for a reimagining of public safety and the creation of a more equitable society.