Migration Flashcards
Internal migration
Within a country
External migration
Between countries
Emigrant
A person who leaves a country to migrate to another
Immigrant
A migrant arriving in a new country
Reasons for population migration Push factors (from origin)
No job Low salary Pollution and congestion Bad weather Crime Poor education and healthcare Poor housing
Reasons for population migration Pull factors (of destination)
Better job Better salary Better schools and hospitals Peaceful and safe Friends and family Better housing
Types / reasons of involuntary migration
Refugees
Persecution
Internally displaced person
Asylum seekers
Involuntary migration
When people move because their life may be in danger
Refugees
A person who has been forced to leave their home and country
May be due to natural disaster, war or political persecution
Persecution
When someone is attacked for what they believe eg religion
Internally displaced person
IDP
When someone has been forced to leave their home but not their country
Asylum seekers
Someone seeking refuge in a foreign country because their life is in danger in their home country
Reasons for voluntary migration
Employment
Education
Healthcare
Recreation
Recreation
Some people may opt to migrate for their own convenience
Voluntary migration
When people chose to move
Usually for economic benefit
Impact of migration
Losing country
Advantages
Reduces pressure on resources
Decline in birth rate
Migrants bring back new skills
Money is sent back
Impacts of migration
Losing country
Disadvantages
Loss of people in working age
Loss of educated or skilled people
Division of families
Left with elderly population
Impacts of migration
Gaining country
Advantages
Overcomes labour shortages
Dirty unskilled jobs done
Will work long hours for low salary
Cultural advantages and links
Impacts of migration
Gaining country
Disadvantages
Pressure on jobs Low quality and overcrowded housing Racism Language problems Less healthy Less religious amenities for immigrants
Impacts of migration
Migrants themselves
Advantages
Better jobs and economy
Better salary and access to wider goods
Better access to education and healthcare
Safer, can start a family
Impacts of migration
Migrants themselves
Disadvantages
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
