Tiny Houses and Tiny Living as an Everyday Practice of Sufficiency (TINY LIVING)

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In today's societies shaped by capitalism, consumption is a key differentiator. We visibly define ourselves, create affiliations and differentiate ourselves - through what we eat, what clothes we wear or how we live. Consumption decisions are made by individuals on the basis of their tastes and a dispositive system of boundaries that pre-structures the actions of the actors (Bourdieu 1987). The increasing demand for regional products and the boom in the organic sector are proof of this: Sustainability is a decisive factor for consumers. In this context, “sufficiency” appeals to people's own actions and calls for a reduction or renunciation of resource-intensive everyday practices as well as a modification of practices such as tiny houses. Living in a tiny house is examined as a sufficiency practice and the social implications of this form of living are highlighted, both in terms of everyday practices and how this lifestyle is perceived by the residents themselves. Funding: Own Ressources