Scholars Angela Davis, Gina Dent & Beth Richie on Why the World Needs "Abolition. Feminism. Now."

Abolitionist scholars Angela Davis, Beth Richie and Gina Dent discuss their new book, published Tuesday, titled Abolition. Feminism. Now." As abolition becomes increasingly mainstream following the racial justice uprisings of 2020, they argue feminism is at the root of the politics and practice of abolition, which they define as the elimination of carceral and interpersonal gender-based violence paired with social investments in more opportunities for freedom" and safety within communities. The book, which was also co-authored by scholar and activist Erica Meiners, highlights feminist histories - particularly from queer, grassroots and women of color - that have been erased but are central to the movement. We want to be able to imagine a world in which that violence has been reduced and eventually eradicated," says Davis. Abolition feminism is the perspective that allows us to move in that direction."