Migration Flashcards
What is migration?
The movement of people from one place to another
What is international migration?
Migration between 1 country and another
What is internal migration?
MIgration within a country
What is voluntary migration?
Movement of people by choice
What is forced migration?
Movement of people that isn’t by choice
What is climate migration?
Migration because an arae where living has too extreme climate-related conditions
What are push factors?
Factors that ‘push’ people away from their home
What are pull factors?
Factors that ‘pull’ people to a new home
Why do people migrate?
Climate
Development
Access to services
Politics and safety
War & conflict
Access to job opportunities
Language
Family
How has migration to the UK changed over time?
Total net migration would’ve decreased because of the cost of living crisis, Covid 19 and Brexit
What are the factors affecting internal migration?
Lack of capital
Illiteracy
Military service
Religion
Political differences
Language
National policy
Family pressures
Travel costs
Immediate job opportunities
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