Demographic Trends In The Uk : Migration

Question 1

What is migration ?

Answer 1

Migration refers to the movement of people from one geographical area to another

Question 2

Name a few push factors

Answer 2

1. Conflict
2. Lack of employment
3. Lack of resources
4. Poverty
5. Political situation

Question 3

Name a few pull factors

Answer 3

1. Education
2. Employment
3. Standard of living
4. Family
5. Climate

Question 4

What are the impacts of globalisation on migration ? ( 2 points )

Answer 4

1. Greater co-operation between nations has led to free movement - European Union
2. Global conflicts have led to an acceleration of migration - increase in refugees and asylum seekers

Question 5

Impacts of migration ( name 3 out of 5 points )

Answer 5

1. Changes to demography of the uk - ethnic and age diversity
2. Multiculturalism - increased migration into the uk has lead to greater diversity
3. Impact on social policies - citizenship tests encourage migrants to become a part of British life
4. hybridity - British Asian hybrid cultures
5. Rise in nationalism as a reaction to multiculturalism