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Barbara Ehrenreich’s article, on the dangers of what I call ‘relentless positivity’, was much appreciated. I would like to expand on her links between affluence and happiness by pointing out that once nations have become affluent, further rises in wealth count for less and less.
Relentless positivity
Barbara Ehrenreich’s article, on the dangers of what I call ‘relentless positivity’, was much appreciated. I would like to expand on her links between affluence and happiness by pointing out that once nations have become affluent, further rises in wealth count for less and less. What starts to matter hugely is equality, for both rich and poor. As we know, the gap between the wealthy and the less well off has significantly increased in Britain, bringing with it far-reaching effects including a worsening of violence and mental health.1 Fairer societies and good social relationships have been shown to contribute far more than wealth to wellbeing.1
Colette Priestley
MBACP- References:
1. Wilkinson R, Pickett K. The spirit level: why more equal societies almost always do better. London: Penguin; 2010.
