How do you think the narrative of happiness does the cultural work of justifying and expanding consumption?  How is happiness or fun defined or articulated by consumer capitalism? Can you think of an example of how happiness is a cultural tool to maintain those in power to stay in power?
 

Readings to refer-

https://theintercept.com/2021/12/29/jeffrey-sachs-uae-happiness/

https://theconversation.com/stop-telling-girls-to-smile-it-pressures-them-to-accept-the-unjust-status-quo-156092

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The narrative of happiness plays a significant role in consumer capitalism as it justifies and expands consumption in several ways 1 Creating Wants an... View the full answer