Migration Flashcards
Migration
People move to a different place to live
Immigrant
People who move to a new area
Emigrant
People who leave an area
Refugee
Someone who has been forced to leave their home
Net migration
Difference between immigrants and emigrants per 1,000 inhabitants
Push factor
Reasons why people want to leave an area
Push factor examples
Not being able to find a job
Poor living conditions
War
Natural disaster
Pull factor
Reasons why people are attracted to a new place
Pull factor examples
Jobs
Better standard of living
Safety
Positive impacts of migration on the source country
Reduced demand for services
Money sent back by migrants
Migrants return with new skills
Less unemployment
Negative impacts of migration on the source country
Ageing population
Loss of skilled workers
Break down of family structure
Positive impacts of migration on the receiving country
Increased and cheaper work force
Pay tax
Broadens cultural knowledge
Negative impacts of migration on the receiving country
Money sent back to source country is bad for the economy
Increased demand on services
Compete with natives for jobs
Racial tension