International migration Flashcards
Define forced migration
The movement of people from one country to another because it is too dangerous to remain in their own country.
Give 3 human causes to forced (international) migration
- Conflict
- State failure
- Economic inequalities
Give 3 physical causes to forced (international) migration
- Natural disasters
- Destruction of shanty towns (poor structure)
- Famine/drought
State 3 intervening obstacles to migration (forced)
- Crossing borders
- Lakes, rivers, oceans, mountains etc.
- Legal processes
State 3 impacts on the home country due to international migration
- Less pressure on services such as healthcare
- Results in a brain drain
- Remittances can boost the local economy
State 3 impacts on the destination country due to international migration
- Skill gaps can be filled
- More people to get tax from
- Assimilation of migrants occur, as they feel welcomed.
What organisation offers help with forced migration?
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) is responsible for guaranteeing the security of refugees in the countries where they seek asylum.
What are the two types of voluntary migration?
Independent and dependent
What is independent migration?
Decision to move to a new location which is made by an individual.
What is dependant migration?
Decision to move to a new location which is made by the household.
How many people in the world live outside their country of birth?
3% (213 million)
What is globalisation and how does it influence migration?
With advances in transportation and communication, the worlds population has never had a higher level of potential mobility.
