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This chapter recapitulates the theoretical discussions about subcultures and the strained relationships between subcultures and mainstream culture. We introduce the concept of a transitional space in order to bring together concepts from transition theories and cultural studies. By reading transitions in relation to subcultures and styles, we will get a more in-depth picture of what is occurring in transitional spaces. Although subcultures feed into the “common” culture, they are never totally absorbed; they continue to fascinate, attract and generate desire. Transitions concern not only how young people navigate a subculture and the mainstream in terms of education, employment and intimate relationships, but also the symbolic and cultural dimensions involved in identity work.
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Johansson, T., Herz, M. (2019). Subcultures and Transitional Spaces. In: Youth Studies in Transition: Culture, Generation and New Learning Processes. Young People and Learning Processes in School and Everyday Life, vol 1. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03089-6_4
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