Women and Public Policy Program

The @FT calls 'Make Work Fair,' the forthcoming book from our co-director Iris Bohnet and senior researcher Siri Chilazi, a “timely guide to the latest research" on diversity training programs. Read more about the valuable insights in 'Make Work Fair': ft.com/content/7dd97e…

Don’t miss TODAY’s seminar at 3pm ET on Zoom! WAPPP co-director Iris Bohnet and senior researcher Siri Chilazi will discuss their new book ‘Make Work Fair’, which is also the basis for our spring seminar series. Join us this afternoon: hks.harvard.edu/events/make-wo…

On Monday, we'll welcome WAPPP co-director Iris Bohnet and senior researcher Siri Chilazi for our first seminar of the semester. They’ll discuss their new book ‘Make Work Fair’, which is also the basis for our spring series! 🗓️ Feb 3 🕒 3pm 💻 Online RSVP: hks.harvard.edu/events/make-wo…

Join us for our virtual spring seminar based on this book, Mondays at 3pm, starting next week! Seminars will focus on how to implement the three-part framework outlined in the book to make fairness count, make it stick, and make it "normal." Register here: hks.harvard.edu/centers/wappp/…

In their new book 'Make Work Fair' (out today!) WAPPP co-director Iris Bohnet and senior researcher Siri Chilazi draw on behavioral science research and real-world experimentation to prove smart system design is the key to unlocking workplace equity: makeworkfair.com

We are thrilled that @nytimes bestselling author and @Harvard alum, @AdamMGrant featured WAPPP co-director Iris Bohnet and co-author Siri Chilazi's forthcoming book “Make Work Fair” in his ‘Granted’ newsletter: The 10 Books to Feed Your Mind in 2025 adamgrant.substack.com/p/the-10-new-b…

ICYMI: In this @TimesHigherEd piece from the fall, WAPPP co-director Iris Bohnet weighed in on how universities can successfully promote diversity – the key, she says, is implementing specific and timely initiatives. Read more: timeshighereducation.com/world-universi…

@AdamMGrant recommends 'Make Work Fair,' forthcoming this month from our co-director Iris Bohnet and Siri Chilazi: "It's a timely resource... grounded in evidence... for building workplaces that create opportunities for everyone to succeed and belong." adamgrant.substack.com/p/the-10-new-b…

Happy New Year from WAPPP! We look forward to the coming year of work, within and beyond the HKS community, to advance gender equity around the world!

Every year we’re inspired by the students we work with, and 2024 was no exception. As we close out the year, read about the impact Harvard graduate students had on gender issues around the world and what they learned as 2024 Cultural Bridge Fellows: hks.harvard.edu/centers/wappp/…

Congratulations to the HKS community on another successful semester! As we end the semester, we've compiled recordings from our fall seminar series, Women's Leadership in Context: Gender, Power, and Identity Dynamics, chaired by @HRileyBowles. Watch here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Recent research by WAPPP affiliate @‌ElizabethLinos shows that Black women continue to face barriers in predominantly white workplaces. Read more via @‌washinformer: washingtoninformer.com/black-women-wh…

The newest video in the Harvard Kennedy School 'Case for Equity' series features WAPPP affiliate @‌michelacarlana on how to address gender biases in education systems that may impact children’s career paths later on: youtube.com/watch?v=Q-1DC0…

The last seminar of our Fall series is TODAY at 3 pm ET online! @NYUStern prof. Joe Magee will discuss how power disparities may drive perceived sex/gender differences in behavior. This important conversation is one you won't want to miss! hks.harvard.edu/events/are-man…

On Monday, join @NYUStern prof. Joe Magee as he explores the connection between power dynamics and sex/gender differences in psychology. His research questions whether reported differences stem from societal power imbalances. 🗓️ Dec. 2 🕒 3 pm ET RSVP: hks.harvard.edu/events/are-man…

Our next seminar is TODAY at 3 pm ET online! @stanfordGSB prof. Frank Flynn will explore how the uncommunal feminine stereotype affects women in the workplace, shedding light on the public-private distinction in gender perceptions. Don’t miss it! hks.harvard.edu/events/behind-…

On Monday, join @stanfordGSB prof. Frank Flynn as he discusses the uncommunal feminine stereotype in the workplace, exploring its impact on women’s career success. 🗓️ Nov. 25 🕒 3 pm ET RSVP: hks.harvard.edu/events/behind-…

Our next seminar is TODAY at 3 pm ET online! @BruleRachel will discuss her research on reducing gender gaps in influence through inclusive discussion rules in political groups. Don’t miss this important conversation! Join us virtually: hks.harvard.edu/events/wappp-r…

On Monday, join @BruleRachel as she explores gender gaps within political decision-making. Her research examines how inclusive discussion rules in Indian village councils can enhance the influence of elected women officials. 🗓️ Nov. 18 🕒 3 pm ET RSVP: hks.harvard.edu/events/wappp-r…

"It’s difficult to shift mindsets because heuristics, stereotypes, and in-group preferences have developed over generations," says our co-director Iris Bohnet. To make workplaces more fair, don't try to change mindsets—change systems. Read more @uni_lu: uni.lu/en/news/buildi…