Demography - Migration Flashcards
What is migration?
The movement of people =
- can be internal (within a country).
- can be international.
What is immigration?
Movements into a society (into a country).
What is emigration?
Moving out of a society (out a country).
What is net migration?
Difference between the number of immigrants and emigrants.
What part of the population does migration affect?
- Age.
- Size.
- Dependency ratio.
What was the trend of migration before the 1980s?
More emigrants than immigrants in the UK.
From 1900 - the 1940s, what was the largest immigrant groups in the UK?
Irish, European Jews and British decent from Canada and the USA.
- Very few immigrants were non-white.
Which point did non-white immigrants begin to enter the UK?
1950s - 70s.
- from the Carribean, Africa and South Asia.
In 2011, what percentage of the population were ethnic minority groups?
14%.
What has been a result of minority ethnic groups immigrating into the UK?
Greater family diversity, and a more diverse society.
What was the impact on non-white immigrants from 1962 - 1990?
Severe restrictions, despite immigration and nationality acts.
Where have most emigrants settled since 1900?
- USA.
- Canada.
- Australia.
- New Zealand.
- South Africa.
What has been the main reason for emigration?
The economy.
- ‘Push’/’Pull’ factors.
What are the ‘push’ factors for emigration?
Recession and unemployment in the UK.
What are the ‘pull’ factors for emigration?
Better pay and opportunities abroad.
