EQ1-Causes And Push And Pull Factors Of - MIGRATION Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 main roots causes of migration?
A
- Economic (Biggest cause)
- Political (Biggest cause )
- Environmental (Potential Future biggest cause )
- Social (weakest)
2
Q
Economic reasons
A
- Trade liberalisation ( can also be economic) - EU Schengen
- High skilled jobs ( gaps in sectors) - Australia
- Poverty/ Increase income (forced )- China
3
Q
Political reasons
A
- Political tensions - Japan/ Mexico + USA
- conflict + war - Russia and Ukraine/ Taliban in Afghanistan
- Political regimes ( mov openly/ freedom/ human rights) -
- Migration policies - Japan
- Strict governance - North Korea
( Points 1 + 2 can be merged as one point)
4
Q
Environmental reasons
A
- Natural disasters -
- Climate change -
- Climate refugees ( forced to leave/ uninhabitable in terms of heat and flooding) -
5
Q
Social reasons ( family links)
A
- Family and cultural links -
- Established ethnic communities in certain counties - Chinatown/ Banglatown
- Language - India(English ) / Japan( constraints)
- Education - UK ( younger generation move for unis)
6
Q
Push factor
A
- War
- Lack of jobs
- Famine
- Natural disasters
7
Q
Pull factors
A
- Better health care
- Economic job opportunites
- Education
- Safety