Immigration, migration, refugees Flashcards

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Migration

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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

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greek migration

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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

  1. Germany
  2. Holland
  3. Belgium
  4. Switzerland
  5. Usa
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Advantages of and for the destination country

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  1. employment
  2. right to strike
  3. education and job trainig
  4. recognition of degrees
  5. tax advantages
  6. access and accumulation of goods
    7 job advices
  7. coverage of emplyee shortage
  8. less desirable job positions
  9. low-cost specialized workforce
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Advantages of and for the country of origin

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  1. loss of labor: relief in overcrowded career fields
  2. remittances
  3. innovative ideas: new corporations
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Disadvantages of migration

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  1. losing people:
  2. loss of young workers
  3. brin drain
  4. social problems
  5. poor demographic situation
  6. disadvantages to the host country:
  7. cost of services
  8. unemployment in new country
  9. racism and cultural differences
  10. language barriers
  11. lack of opportunities
  12. overcrowding
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Main consequences

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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

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greeks views

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POSITIVE:

  1. no need for descrimination
  2. do not create problems
  3. contribute to economic growth

NEGATIVE:

  1. increase unemployment
  2. thieves or murderers
  3. xenophobia and racism
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refugee

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anyone who was forced to leave their country and cannot return safely, have the right to seek international protection

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refugees mental and physical health

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  1. extreme psychological trauma
  2. lack of sene of safety
  3. upheaval of personal identity
  4. PTSD
  5. depression
  6. injuries
  7. hypothermia
  8. respiratoey illness

(during covid):

  1. poor sanitation
  2. lack of water
  3. misinformation
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