Demographic Change Flashcards
Demography
Study of population
Four main factors
Births
Deaths
Immigration
Emigration
Push factors of migration
Escaping poverty or famine
Lack of jobs
Wars
Prosecution
Pull factors of migration
Job opportunities
Higher standard of living
Education
Relatives
Effects of globalization
More immigration from EU
More undocumented workers
More asylum seekers
Greater cultural diversity
Pattern of migration 1900-2000
1930-45 escape nazi
1950 Caribbean and etc for labour shortages
Pattern of migration 2000+
More joined EU through the years
Impact of migration since 2001
More anti immigrant parties
Key roles in health and social work
EU countries strict immigration controls
Advantages of ageing population
Boost to economy
More social cohesion
Less crime
Family support
Disadvantages to ageing population
More poverty and family hardship Loss of skill and experience from labour force More ill health and disability Family stress More work for women House shortages
Reasons for decline in family size
Changing role of women Compulsory education Changing values Rising costs of children Welfare state
