Migration Flashcards
What is a migrant?
someone who move from one country to another for a reason such as work or conflict
What might some push reasons for migration?
War Job shortage Gang violence Climate Political reasons Drought/Environment Religion (Persecution)
What might some pull reasons for migration?
Education Better healthcare Clean water Food Employment Higher quality of life Safety Money Culture
What are push factors for Polish migration to the UK?
High unemployment (18.5%)
Expensive healthcare
40% rural unemployment
high youth unemployment
What are the pull factors for Polish migration to the UK?
Higher minimum wage 6X polish Avg salary of more then £18,900 Free healthcare 5.1% unemployment Good universities 600,000 vacant jobs Highly skilled workers No restrictions
What could be the positives for the Polish migration to UK?
Reduce labour shortage Richer more diverse culture Most migrants are young (18-35) which reduces our ageing population Hard working Willing to do jobs we don't want to do
What could be the negatives for the Polish migration to UK?
Overcrowding of cities
Pressure on school places and hospitals
Social tensions and cultural clashes
migrants willing to work for less money which undervalues UK working
Why might Mexicans want to migrate to the USA?
High murder rate from gang violence Poor medical facilities 36% population below poverty line Low paid jobs 40% unemployment School for 13 years Life expectancy 72 years 92% access to improved sanitation
What are the positive impacts on Poland?
More opportunities left for women
Easy jobs to take with restrictions
What are the negative impacts on Poland?
Less workers to do low skilled jobs
Less male workers
Less workers for big events
Losing valuable people who came for worse jobs but higher pay
What are some of the impacts of Mexican migration on the USA?
Illegal migration cost the US millions of dollars to pay for border patrols
Mexican culture has enriched the USA
What are some of the impacts of Mexican migration on Mexico?
Shortage of people working the land
Send money home to families
Men migrate leaving women at home
What has happened to the UK ageing population since 1985?
It has increased
What are some of the positives of the ageing UK population?
Able to spend more time with family
High disposable income (grey pound)
Spare time to volunteer and community work
Higher quality of life
What are some of the disadvantages to the ageing UK population?
Higher than it has ever been
Changing the distribution of the population
Needs more working people to support them
Pension contributions are higher are people are living longer so you need to work longer
We don’t have good enough medical and social care to support the ageing population
