Social Sciences
Explore faculty and student work in economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, and other disciplines shaping our understanding of society.
Is the Constitution Broken?
Harvard legal scholars debate the state of our founding national document.
How Does Hate Spread?
Harvard symposium probes antisemitic, Islamophobic sentiments
The Dark History Behind Chocolate
A Harvard course on the politics and culture of food
The Evolution of Human Fathers
Exploring the evolutionary biology of human fathers as caretakers
What Does It Mean to Be a Progressive Jew Today?
How should Progressive Jews reconcile the changing nature of Israel today as state and ideal?
Why Do Groups Hate?
Mina Cikara explores how people come into conflict, in politics and beyond
Can Plants Sequestering Carbon Slow Climate Change?
How long will the world’s forests impound carbon below ground?
How Homelessness Is a Public Health Crisis
Homelessness has surged in the United States, with devastating effects on the public health system.
How Is Artificial Intelligence Being Taught at Harvard?
A new Harvard course on artificial intelligence teaches students how to use the tool responsibly.
Private Equity in Medicine and the Quality of Care
Hundreds of U.S. hospitals are owned by private equity firms—does monetizing medicine affect the quality of care?
Universities in Public Debates
Institutional position-taking at Harvard and in higher education