The Feminist War on Crime

Ever wondered if the fight for women's rights had an unintended dark side? Discover the provocative argument that mainstream feminism, in its quest to protect women, became a surprising ally in the rise of mass incarceration and aggressive policing in America. You'll explore how the well-intentioned "war on crime" championed by feminists ultimately led to harsher laws and policies that disproportionately harmed marginalized communities. Learn about the complex history behind this alliance and understand the urgent call for a new approach to justice that helps everyone.

Aya Gruber is a celebrated professor of law at the University of Colorado and a nationally recognized expert in criminal law, violence against women, and feminism. A former public defender, she witnessed firsthand how feminist-inspired reforms, while well-intentioned, often contributed to the over-policing of minority communities and the rise of mass incarceration. This experience on the front lines of the justice system drove her to re-examine the complex and often contradictory relationship between feminism and criminal justice, leading to the groundbreaking insights in her work.