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Migration Flashcards

1
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Internal migration

A

Within a country

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External migration

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Between countries

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3
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Emigrant

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A person who leaves a country to migrate to another

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Immigrant

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A migrant arriving in a new country

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5
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Reasons for population migration 
Push factors (from origin)
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No job
Low salary
Pollution and congestion 
Bad weather 
Crime
Poor education and healthcare 
Poor housing
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Reasons for population migration
Pull factors (of destination)
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Better job
Better salary
Better schools and hospitals
Peaceful and safe
Friends and family 
Better housing
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7
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Types / reasons of involuntary migration

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Refugees
Persecution
Internally displaced person
Asylum seekers

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Involuntary migration

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When people move because their life may be in danger

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Refugees

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A person who has been forced to leave their home and country
May be due to natural disaster, war or political persecution

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Persecution

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When someone is attacked for what they believe eg religion

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Internally displaced person

IDP

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When someone has been forced to leave their home but not their country

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Asylum seekers

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Someone seeking refuge in a foreign country because their life is in danger in their home country

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Reasons for voluntary migration

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Employment
Education
Healthcare
Recreation

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14
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Recreation

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Some people may opt to migrate for their own convenience

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15
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Voluntary migration

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When people chose to move

Usually for economic benefit

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16
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Impact of migration
Losing country
Advantages

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Reduces pressure on resources
Decline in birth rate
Migrants bring back new skills
Money is sent back

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Impacts of migration
Losing country
Disadvantages

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Loss of people in working age
Loss of educated or skilled people
Division of families
Left with elderly population

18
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Impacts of migration
Gaining country
Advantages

A

Overcomes labour shortages
Dirty unskilled jobs done
Will work long hours for low salary
Cultural advantages and links

19
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Impacts of migration
Gaining country
Disadvantages

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Pressure on jobs
Low quality and overcrowded housing
Racism
Language problems
Less healthy
Less religious amenities for immigrants
20
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Impacts of migration
Migrants themselves
Advantages

A

Better jobs and economy
Better salary and access to wider goods
Better access to education and healthcare
Safer, can start a family

21
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Impacts of migration
Migrants themselves
Disadvantages

A 
Cost of housing and living may increase 
Racism
Language barriers
Different culture may be difficult to interstate
No friends or family to help if needed

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