Kathryn Robson

Kathryn Robson, a Reader in French at Newcastle University, delves into the complexities of happiness in contemporary French women's writing and film. She explores how happiness is a gendered concept reflected through narratives, consumer culture, and social media's role in performance. The discussion touches on intimacy and familial expectations, queering happiness, and the negotiation of joy in migration and aging. Robson's analysis reveals diverse perspectives on happiness, challenging conventional definitions and advocating for inclusivity in understanding this elusive emotion.

Kathryn Robson, a Reader in French at Newcastle University, explores happiness in contemporary French women's writing and film. She examines the complexities of defining happiness and critiques its representations in consumer culture and social media. Robson discusses how intimacy, migration, and queerness challenge traditional notions of happiness while highlighting the role of aging in rethinking joy. By weaving in diverse narratives, she advocates for a more inclusive understanding of happiness, addressing both its limitations and potential.