2b- migration creates interdependence between countries (brazil) Flashcards
current patterns of emigration in Brazil
500,000 every 4 years
lots between Brazil and neighbouring countries- MERCOSUR
lots of high skilled workers to EU, USA and Japan
current patterns of immigration in brazil
from Haiti
labour migrants attracted by construction work for world cup and Olympics
Internal migration from NE to SE
How have migration patterns changed over time in Brazil
In the past- more immigration than emigration as EU attracted work. Japanese migrants were drawn to agricultural and industrial work
always been migration between nearby countries
Now more emigration than immigration as Brazilians are moving to US for jobs and Brazilians of Japanese decent are going to japan for employment especially intelligent high skilled workers
How is brazil connected to other countries economically
Brazilians use Portugal as a gateway to the EU- migrant remittances
Migrants working in US also send remittances
Lots of Haitians take low skilled jobs in agriculture
How is brazil connected to other countries politically
used to be a colony of Portugal so get special treatment from the gov
US and Brazil negotiated agreements regarding agriculture, trade, finance and education
national immigration council for Brazil enabled Haitians to obtain visas in Haiti easily so there was less vulnerability to trafficking networks
How is brazil connected to other countries socially
shared language and history with Portugal makes it easy for migrants to integrate- diaspora communities in both countries means high reciprocal migration
Migrants bring back skills and knowledge which contribute to social development from US and EU
more Haitian immigration due to people escaping political instability, lack of education and poor human rights
How is brazil connected to other countries environmentally
USAID supports brazil’s environmental projects- helps train indigenous people to protect land from fires. Also helps the gov by designing and implementing laws concerning forest governance and management
how has global migration positively impacted Brazil in terms of economic development
Migrants contribute to growth in agriculture and manufacturing sectors
skilled professionals has lead to innovation and less gaps in the labour market
Remittances increase QOL, opportunities etc..
how has global migration positively impacted Brazil in terms of political stability
Member of MERCOSUR- promotes political stability across South America
due to significant bilateral flows has stable political relationships with a few countries
receives refugees and has responsibility for their welfare and employment by providing visas/work permits
how has global migration positively impacted Brazil in terms of social equality
EU workers promote cultural diversity in Brazil
how has global migration negatively impacted Brazil in terms of economic development
illegal workers accept poor living conditions and wages
how has global migration negatively impacted Brazil in terms of political stability
more migrants can cause political instability as Haitian migrants tend to be concentrated in one area which effects the resources there
how has global migration negatively impacted Brazil in terms of social equality
inequalities between ethnic groups
inequalities in housing provision, access to services
discrimination in labour markets against black and indigenous people
