Quantitative Analysis of Regional Well-Being: Identity and Gender in India, South Africa, the USA and the UK

This book examines the link between happiness and social group using data from the World Values Survey, focusing on India and South Africa, and exploring cultural bias, religion, patriarchy, and gender. It also examines how world happiness has evolved between 1994 and 2014.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate relationship between happiness and the social group to which one belongs, utilizing data from the esteemed World Values Survey. Through a rigorous statistical analysis, it sheds light on the profound differences in the probability of happiness and life satisfaction observed between the predominant social group and subordinate groups. The author's profound insights are enriched by dedicated chapters that explore the unique dynamics of cast and race in India and South Africa, while also addressing issues such as cultural bias, religion, patriarchy, and gender. An additional chapter offers a global perspective, further enriching the reader's understanding of this complex subject. Moreover, the longitudinal nature of the data enables a comprehensive examination of how world happiness has evolved between 1994 and 2014. This invaluable resource will be a treasured reference for advanced students, scholars, and policymakers engaged in the fields of development economics, well-being, development geography, and sociology. Its pages are brimming with valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions that will undoubtedly inspire and inform future research and policy endeavors.

Weight: 448g
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367441579