Young europeans: a portrait of diversity
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Youth, Europe, Transitions to adult lifeAbstract
This article explores the diversity of education to work transitions amongst some European young people. Following contextualisation of recent social change in issues relating to the family, individualized trajectories and transition regimes in Europe, youth transitions are discussed through the presentation of results of current qualitative research. This research is represented by exemplary case studies from six of the regions participating in this research, namely, Portugal, Denmark, the Netherlands, Italy, East Germany and the United Kingdom. These accounts illustrate the range of responses young people with contrasting social conditions across Europe make to changing circumstances, such as the extension and prolongation of educational pathways, the transformation of the labour market and a shifting balance between state and family support in enabling labour market entry. Dimensions such as family ties and future plans are also portrayed in this article in relation to current theoretical debates around the issues individualization, agency and structure in youth trajectories.Downloads
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