Migration And Immigration Flashcards
Immigration
When a person crosses international borders and becomes a permanent member of another country.
May be due to : warfare , financial state , avoid prosecution .
Migration
Process of people travelling to place / country usually to find work and live there temporarily or permanently.
Push factor - war , famine , food shortage
Pull factor- better climate , better facilities , wealth , freedom
7th century
Celts
1800s
Indians and Chinese came
1960s
Indians and Pakistanis arrived
Migration in EU
Since 1973 , UK has allowed the free movement of labour throughout the UK due to joining EU
Favour migration
Help labour shortages ( NHS )
May be more highly skilled
Cultural diversity
Issues arising from migration
Jobs lost to incoming workers
Racial / ethnic tensions
Language barriers