Mainstream

I think that what Yoshino means when he says that mainstream is a myth is that mainstream isn’t a set in stones. Instead, what people consider mainstream is simply however people feel about what right and wrong at a certain time.
The fact that mainstream only exists in peoples hands is what makes it a myth. A myth is a story or example that is passed down through generations but might never have actually happened. Over time this story can change and become a new entity. This can be seen by the changes in popular culture over the ages.
I think that his reasoning is effective, but I don’t necessarily believe in his logic. For instance, in the case of the dreadlocks, I think that the airline was completely in their right to tell the person to cut their hair. If I were working somewhere, I would do my best to fit the standards that company sets for dress and conduct.
I would define mainstream as what people see as the “American Dream.” I see it as someone working their way through a corporation, reaching a comfortable position in life, and the cute house with the white picket fence. I also see mainstream in the idea of kids as well. Do you’re best in school, but don’t act like you’re trying that hard. Go to college, follow your parents to success.