Alltagswirklichkeit
Alltagswirklichkeit is a concept used in German-speaking sociology and philosophy to describe the taken-for-granted, practical reality of everyday life. It refers to how people experience, interpret, and act in ordinary situations, often without explicit reflection, relying on routine, social norms, language, and practical know-how. The term emphasizes that reality is not only a set of facts but also a lived world shaped by perception, practice, and social interaction.
The alltagswirklichkeit comprises several interconnected elements: daily routines and schedules, habitual ways of handling objects and
Researchers study alltagswirklichkeit to understand how social order is maintained, how meaning is negotiated in ordinary