Migration

Question 1

migration definition

Answer 1

physical movement of people from one place to another for at least 1 year

Question 2

sociocultural impacts of migration in the UK

Answer 2

• increased need for schools
• new types of shops, cafes etc (cultural injection)
• minimal friction as they share European culture e.g attendance at Catholic churches has increased

Question 3

demographic impacts of migration in the UK

Answer 3

• 82% aged 18-34 so reversed UK’s ageing population
• reduced dependency ratio by 8%
• male/female ratio was 58/42 so increased number of males
• 25% births due to recent immigrants

Question 4

economic impacts of migration in the UK

Answer 4

• made economy more flexible and responsive (20% had temporary agricultural jobs)
• filled jobs that the local population didn’t want (26% worked in distribution, hotels and catering)
• generated revenue-over 10% governments receipts (tax)

Question 5

5 trends in UK migration:

Answer 5

1. Eastern European migration slows-decline following recession and poor exchange rate
2. Fewer Emigrants-‘sun seeker’ migration slowed
3. Foreign student numbers rise- university fees
4. Asylum seekers fall
5. Net migration rises