Mehrheitsstimmung
Mehrheitsstimmung is a German term used in political science, sociology and everyday language to describe a prevailing attitude, feeling or stance held by a majority within a group, society or assembly. It denotes not only the numerical dominance of a position but also the emotional and normative atmosphere that makes that position seem natural, acceptable or inevitable.
The concept is distinct from formal majority decisions or majority opinions; it emphasizes informal consensus, perceived
Effects associated with Mehrheitsstimmung include facilitation of policy adoption, increased legitimacy for majority views, and social
Because Mehrheitsstimmung concerns perceptions and social dynamics rather than institutional rules, it is studied empirically and