Ruth Wilson Gilmore (American geographer)

Ruth Wilson Gilmore is an influential American geographer and activist known for her work on the intersections of race, class, and geography, particularly in relation to prisons and mass incarceration. She argues that the prison system is tied to broader social and economic inequalities. Gilmore’s research emphasizes the importance of understanding how communities are affected by state policies, and she advocates for social justice and transformative change. Her book, "Golden Gulag," explores the impacts of California’s prison expansion, highlighting how economic conditions shape incarceration rates and community well-being.