Kathryn Robson

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.