In Sociology, we read an
article about an Italian family named the Rosetos. It was about this Italian
family that moved from Italy to Pennsylvania whom created this close knit group
of people mimicking that of an Italian family in Italy with all sorts of
problems. These people were heavy smokers and grossly overweight, but they were
actually all in great health despite all their glaring flaws. Researchers could
only contribute their health to their happiness found in community. Denmark is
Roseto. Hygge is the idea of doing community for community. There is no selfish
gain, and it allows not only for a release for these people but an opportunity
for them to find real happiness. The articles that talked about Denmark not
being a “real” happy place were comparing Denmark to other places, and that is
why they say they are not happy because they are comparing. Denmark, I believe
had created a Roseto type effect and that is why they are so happy.
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