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Prudence (Prue) Janet Hyman (born 23 March 1943) is a New Zealand feminist economist. She was Associate Professor of Economics and Gender and Women's Studies at Victoria University of Wellington until controversial restructuring between 2008 and 2010 abolished Gender and Women's Studies. Hyman's 2000 report into the culture of the New Zealand Police, commissioned by the police themselves, has been cited as a major driver for change within the force. Hyman is an out lesbian and dog-owner. Hyman played cricket for Middlesex Women Second XI 1961–1965 as well as Wellington Women.