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Research suggests that competitive masculinity within organizations harms both men and women
HKS faculty member Robert Livingston and colleagues introduce the idea of Masculinity Contest Cultures (MCCs) in organizations and why they are likely linked to undesirable workplace behaviors.
Harvard’s Kennedy School convenes hard conversations on Israel-Hamas war
Professor Tarek Masoud and the School’s Middle East Initiative bring diverse viewpoints on the war to the Harvard community.
The document that redefined humanity: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75
Harvard Kennedy School Professor Kathryn Sikkink and former Human Rights Watch executive director Kenneth Roth tell the story of the document some scholars call humankind’s greatest achievement.
Media narratives have generally blamed Democrats for housing crises in cities. Research suggests that is not the full story.
Cities in the United States are facing a housing affordability crisis. Research by Assistant Professor of Public Policy Justin de Benedictis-Kessner and coauthors found that mayors’ political affiliations may affect housing policy.
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