Young people living in the Danish?German border region ? a geographical periphery
of Denmark ? are at risk of being marginalized compared to those living in the urban
centres. This has traditionally led to a mobility pattern where the ambitious young
people move to the urban centres to better their life chances, while the others simply
accept the opportunities open to them in their home district.The article questions this
view of the spatial differentiation between young people resulting from the changes
brought about by globalization. It investigates the diverse strategies of young people
living in the border region in dealing with their life opportunities, and reflects upon the
influencing factors such as the affiliation and connectedness of young people to their
home area, the incentives to leave the home district and move to the urban centres
versus staying in the area, the perception of the neighbouring country, and the motives
behind going abroad for study or work. |