Diana H Russell

Diana H. Russell is an American feminist scholar and sociologist known for her research on violence against women and the concept of femicide. She has extensively studied the patterns and implications of gender-based violence, emphasizing the social structures that perpetuate such acts. Russell's work has contributed significantly to the understanding of femicide as a distinct category of murder that is rooted in misogyny and societal oppression, bringing attention to the need for systemic changes to protect women’s rights and safety.