Immigration, migration, refugees Flashcards
Migration
the temporary or permanent change of the place of residence of an individual or a social group. International migration from one state to another, the decision is down to the individual. usually in search of work
greek migration
1920: end of the first world war in greece
to work as tradesmen in: 1. metal companies
2. mines of america
3. textile factories in england
4. fishermen and fruit pickers.
1980: women migrating for family reason
to canada, working under miserable conditions without state protection.
1998-2007: due to econ crisis
2008: 3.000 greeks working at american unis
2011-2012: study or work in : 1. G.B
- Germany
- Holland
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Usa
Advantages of and for the destination country
- employment
- right to strike
- education and job trainig
- recognition of degrees
- tax advantages
- access and accumulation of goods
7 job advices - coverage of emplyee shortage
- less desirable job positions
- low-cost specialized workforce
Advantages of and for the country of origin
- loss of labor: relief in overcrowded career fields
- remittances
- innovative ideas: new corporations
Disadvantages of migration
- losing people:
- loss of young workers
- brin drain
- social problems
- poor demographic situation
- disadvantages to the host country:
- cost of services
- unemployment in new country
- racism and cultural differences
- language barriers
- lack of opportunities
- overcrowding
Main consequences
weakens the native countries of the migrants
successful emigrants encourage others to follow
help to aleviate poverty in their native country
social development
poor neighbouring countries bear the heaviest burden
greeks views
POSITIVE:
- no need for descrimination
- do not create problems
- contribute to economic growth
NEGATIVE:
- increase unemployment
- thieves or murderers
- xenophobia and racism
refugee
anyone who was forced to leave their country and cannot return safely, have the right to seek international protection
refugees mental and physical health
- extreme psychological trauma
- lack of sene of safety
- upheaval of personal identity
- PTSD
- depression
- injuries
- hypothermia
- respiratoey illness
(during covid):
- poor sanitation
- lack of water
- misinformation