1. Context and conception
The sociological concept of Bürgerlichkeit can, due to the dilemma that the supporters of the Enlightenment and the growing demands for political participation on the part of the third estate (Estates, society of), not be identified with a socio-structural class definable as bourgeoisie [14. 9]. Since historical usage of the word Bürgerlichkeit exhibits at best a loose connection with terms like “culture,” “humanity (Lessing),” and t…