Shapinskaya, E. N. Dynamics of Everyday Life and the Escapism Phenomenon

Abstract: The article is devoted to the culture of everyday life as a dynamically developing space involving more and more cultu ral phenomena which used to be regarded as miracles, myths and fantasies. Escapism is a necessary way out of everyday rou tine. The author of the article describes the following forms of esca pism: ‘external’ escapism (physical escape from everyday life), ‘alienation’ (perception of usual things and events in a completely different light) and ‘internal’ escapism which allows us to dive into the world of fantasy. Accordingly, the author defi nes the most rep resentational spheres of escapism which are universal for all cul tures. These spheres include religion, love and art. These are the spheres the escapism is mostly expressed in. The author of the article also touches upon the modern tendency to deep into virtual reality. Based on the author, it is one of the most famous forms of escapism nowadays and may cause quite questionable consequences. Every day life and escapism are viewed as inseparably associated phenomena.

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