International Migration Case Study - Migrants into the EU Flashcards
How many emigrants were refused entry into Spain in 2001?
45,000
Many of the migrants from Africa are…
…refugees from wars in central and western African countries
When was the civil war in Sierra Leone?
1991-2002
How many people in Sierra Leone were forced from their homes because of the civil war?
More then 2 million
How was Africa affected in terms of working population?
There were fewer people working, so the economy was affected
How were African families affected?
Families are separated when fleeing form wars
How was the social standing affected in Spain?
Social tension appeared between immigrants and Spaniards
How was the working population affected in Spain?
There were then more unskilled workers in Spain , which has filled gaps in the labour market?
Why have average wages for unskilled jobs fallen?
Because there are so many people who want the jobs
Why has the birth rate in Spain increased?
Because there are so many young immigrants
