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Gender, Policy, & Leadership
Women city leaders on navigating complex public governance
City leaders from Kansas, Puerto Rico, and Uganda offer an imperative for women’s expanded political participation and call for bold, authentic leadership.
Harvard Kennedy School Forum debates issues facing the transgender community
One month after the death of HKS student and trans activist Rodrigo Ventocilla MPA/ID 2023, a panel of experts grappled with a difficult question: is the story of trans rights and trans lives one of progress or setbacks?
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.
Elevating the stories of diverse, unsung women, one interview at a time
Jamie Mittelman MPA 2022, a storyteller, launches her COVID-adapted dream job: a platform for women Olympians and Paralympians.
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