impacts of migration Flashcards
What are some social impacts of migration on the country receiving migrants?
Societal multiculturalism.
Migrants may have a better quality of life, escaping conflict or poor living conditions.
Migrants contribute to society, e.g., working in healthcare.
Reduced pressure on services, improving access to healthcare, housing, etc.
What are some social impacts of migration on the country from which people are emigrating?
Overpopulation can strain services like healthcare.
Conflicts may arise between nationals and migrants due to negative migration effects.
Underpopulation can lead to pressure on services, as fewer people are available for jobs.
Migrants may face exploitation, such as poor working conditions and low wages.
How can migration impact the environment in the host country?
A larger workforce may contribute to environmental protection.
Reduced waste, fuel usage, and emissions may result from fewer people.
Increased demand for environmentally unsustainable resources, such as housing and fuel.
How can migration impact the environment in the home country?
A smaller workforce may lead to less environmental protection and conservation.
More derelict businesses and houses, and fewer people employed in waste removal.
What are the economic impacts of migration on the host country?
Migrants often take on unwanted jobs and contribute to the workforce and taxes.
Workers send remittances back to the home country, helping its economy grow.
Dependence on migrant workers may cause issues if they stop arriving.
What are the economic impacts of migration on the home country?
Lack of jobs for nationals.
Remittances do not benefit the host country’s economy.
Skilled workers migrating to HICs leaves unskilled workers in the home country, which may hinder economic growth.
The home country can become overly dependent on remittances, making it vulnerable if circumstances change.
What are the political impacts of migration on the host country?
Countries with large numbers of migrants often have strong ties with the home country, reducing the likelihood of conflict.
Decreased pressure on services can reduce political conflicts and government criticism.
What are the political impacts of migration on the home country?
Overpopulation may cause political disagreements, leading to international disputes.
Population policies may be introduced to control migration, either encouraging more migration or births.
These policies may restrict freedoms, leading to political tension.
What are the overall demographic impacts of migration?
Mass migration can cause both overpopulation and underpopulation.
Economic migration can lead to a demographic dividend in the host country and a ‘brain drain’ and high dependency ratio in the home country.
Sex composition may change, as more men migrate, leaving women to take on traditionally male jobs.
Age composition may change, as younger people migrate, leaving an older population behind.
