Geography - 2nd topic EQ 3 Flashcards
What’s the pattern of migration into London
Mainly people from the north to London, due to university and jobs, younger people
What’s the pattern of migration out of London
Mainly people leaving to the south and east, coastal areas, likely retired and family’s
What is the North East’s net growth like
Experience growth in nearly all age groups. Outflow is ages around 20-29 due to jobs and education
What is London’s net growth like
Negative net in almost all age groups, experience intake of ages 20-29
How will the UK’s internal migration change in the future
London’s perception may change which will cause more push effects, cost of living is increasing, inflows to the North may increase
How does internal migration affect the UK
Areas that experience more migration change more rapidly, more diverse. Attractive areas will have a more unbalanced population structure.
Summarise post 1990 migration flows
1990’s short of labour, EU membership - free movement, recession in 2008, UK boundaries tightened
What are house prices like around London
High costs in London, relatively cheaper costs around the capital (rural)
What are push factors of London for families
High housing costs, social and environmental quality factors, ethic tensions, lower social and educational opportunities.
What are pull factors of London for young students
University, the capital, youthful population
Summarise post colonial migration
Labour shortages due to the war, government turned to countries in former empire, 1.4 million non white residents by 1970, 1968 commonwealth slowed immigration
How are international migrants distributed in UK
Most migrants go to the south east, such as London and North Suffolk, North London’s population is about 50% foreign, the rest of the UK is about 1-10% foreign born, mostly 1-5%
What are impacts of migrants moving to rural areas (Boston)
international food and shops, new schools have to open, overcrowding of people in houses, many families with 1+ family member born abroad, have to allocate additional funding to schools
Why are migrants attracted to rural areas (Boston)
Can work long hours, earn more money, stay long term, lower cost of living, international shops
What are the social benefits of migrants in rural areas
Opened shops and services for locals, brought social vitality, decreased ageing population, provides a much needed workforce
What are the perceived negatives of migrants going to rural areas
Pressure on services, increased competition for jobs, some don’t speak English, abuse benefits, send money home (remittances)
What is ethnic segregation
the separation of a race or ethnic group by enforced residence in a restricted area
What is an enclave
Urban areas with a predominant migrant population (Ghetto)
