Harvard Kennedy School Women and Public Policy Program

Harvard Kennedy School Women and Public Policy Program

The Program is a research, policy and training center affiliated with the Harvard Kennedy School of Government that seeks to close gender gaps in economic opportunity, political participation, and health and education. It provides evidence-based insights on the role of gender in shaping economic, political and social opportunities, and identifies successful interventions and measures their impact on women, men, and society.

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10 Words Every Girl Should Know

10 Words Every Girl Should Know

Globally, childhood politeness lessons are gender asymmetrical.

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Making the right noises: the language of female executives

Making the right noises: the language of female executives

Self-conscious, empathetic, the impact of words carefully weighed. This is the language of high-flying women as they interact with their colleagues in senior management meetings.

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The tragedy of small expectations (and the trap of false dreams)

The tragedy of small expectations (and the trap of false dreams)

We need teachers and leaders and peers who will help us dig in deeper and discover what’s possible, so we can push to make it likely.

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