janice g. raymond (born january 24, 1943) is an american feminist activist. she is known for her work against violence, sexual exploitation and the "medical abuse" of women. she is also known for her writings and activism against transsexualism. she is retired professor of women's studies and medical ethics at the university of massachusetts in amherst. she has published many articles on prostitution and sex trafficking. she lectures around the world on many of these topics through coalition against trafficking in women.