Changing Patterns of Migration

Question 1

International Migration Composition 2022 vs 2000

Answer 1

2022 -3.5%
2000 -2.8%
(INCREASING TREND)

Question 2

How many international migrants does Europe host?

Answer 2

82 million (largest) (2019)

Question 3

How many international migrants does North America host?

Answer 3

59 million (2019)

Question 4

Top countries of origin

Answer 4

Syria
Kosovo
Afghanistan

Question 5

Arab Spring (Political)

Answer 5

Wave of pro democracy protests and uprisings that took place in the Middle East and Northern Africa

Question 6

What did the Arab Spring do to the population of Syria and Libya?

Answer 6

Syria and Libya are left vulnerable to groups like ISIS and ISIL

Question 7

Malawi Floods (Environmental)

Answer 7

2015 - torrential floods in Malawi 330,000 people were displaced.

Question 8

Environmental impact of the type of migrant

Answer 8

Increases the proportion of women and children, as an economic migrant is typically a young man.

Question 9

Technologies role in reduced migration barriers.

Answer 9

International migration used to mean huge detachment from one’s community of origin.

Question 10

‘Uprooted’ def

Answer 10

The cut of existing social ties from country of origin

Question 11

Social Media’s Role

Answer 11

Posting of western ideals and high income living pushes emigrants from Africa who want part of this.
Migrants who arrive in the desired country will post about it and drive more movement.

Question 12

Moroccan Screen time

Answer 12

Average - Three hours daily. 83% on YouTube or Facebook

Question 13

Social Media promoting irregular migrants

Answer 13

Prospective Maghrebi migrants are being taught practical advice on how to get to Europe including useful cover stories.

Question 14

Magrhebi cover stories

Answer 14

“Claim to be underage, claim to be Libyan.”