Impact of Migration Flashcards
What are the types of impacts of migration?
- demographic
- environmental
- political
- social
- economic
- health
What is the main impact of migration on demography in the UAE?
- large increase in working age population from economic migrants
- largely more males than females
- puts pressure on females, maybe move in afterwards/could lead to human trafficking and violence
Why is there a lower elderly population in the UAE?
after retirement, the wealthy move elsewhere
What is a demographic impact of migration on the UK?
growing multiculturalism (perhaps leading to Xenophobia?)
What percentage of people in England and Wales were White British in 2011? 2021?
2011: 80.5%
2021: 74.4%
What percentage of people in England and Wales were White ‘Other’ in 2011? 2021?
2011: 4.4%
2021: 6.2%
What percentage of England and Wales are Indian?
3.1%
What does BAME stand for?
Black Asian Minority Ethnic
How much higher are C emissions in countries with net immigration compared to net emigration?
3 x
How does migration impact land use?
increasing demand for housing leads to greenfield sites being built on
What is a green belt?
an area of land surrounding a city that is protected from urban sprawl
What is the pledge from Labour regarding green belts?
removed from core cities
What is the pledge from the Conservatives?
1 million new houses by end of their parliament
What are the social impacts of migration?
- increased demand for EAL interpreters
- ONS claim migration has a ‘small impact’ on schools
How much does migration increase the workforce in the US? Europe?
US: 47%
Europe: 70%
