Social Sciences
Explore faculty and student work in economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, and other disciplines shaping our understanding of society.
Why America’s Strategy For Reducing Racial Inequality Failed
Harvard professor Christina Cross debunks the myth of the two-parent Black family.
by Saima Sidik
Gary Urton Stripped of Emeritus Status
An investigation finds the former anthropology professor “engaged in unwelcome sexual conduct and abused power,” among other violations of institutional policies and values
Under Review: Tony Saich on Chinese Communism at 100
The first century of the Chinese Communist Party—and what impends
Trade Cards, Eye-Catching Heralds of Mass-marketing
A nineteenth-century advertising medium traces the rise of consumer culture.
Making America Competitive Again
Can election reforms end the crippling gridlock in American politics?
Can disinformation be stopped?
Scholars’ perspectives on a pervasive new threat
by Jacob Sweet
Restoring justice
Exploring an alternative to crime and punishment
Should Convicted Felons Serve on Juries?
A prosecutor and a defense attorney say, “Yes.”
Why Petitioning is Vital for Democracies
Petitioning campaigns are a vital complement to democratic voting.
The Third Way
Ellen Langer rejects binary thinking, embracing instead a “third way.”
Financial and mental health are linked
Around the globe, Vikram Patel finds, improvements in financial or mental health support both.