migration case studies

Question 1

where is Brazil ranked for leading economies

Answer 1

7th largest in the world

Question 2

what has migration contributed to in Brazil

Answer 2

economic growth and development over a long period

Question 3

what attractive sector does Brazil have for immigrants

Answer 3

• agricultural eg coffee

Question 4

how many registered immagrants roughly live in brazil

Answer 4

over 800,000

Question 5

where are the majority of immigrants from in Brazil

Answer 5

portugal

Question 6

where do the most Brazilian emigrants reside

Answer 6

USA

Question 7

many brazillians have migrated where

Answer 7

europe

Question 8

give 2 reasons why Brazil and portugal are so interdependent

Answer 8

• shared language and culture
• brazil was a former colony so get special status in Portugal

Question 9

give 2 reasons why the US and Brazil are so interdependent

Answer 9

• low skilled workers sending high remittances
• high skilled workers have better opportunity in US

Question 10

give an example of how migration has raised economic development in Brazil

Answer 10

• highly skilled professionals with employment contracts have contributed

Question 11

give an example of how migration has raised political stability in Brazil

Answer 11

stable political relationships between brazil and where its migrant flows are

Question 12

how has migration impacted social equality in Brazil

Answer 12

• increased prejudice and discrimination along with uneven development

Question 13

name 3 examples of why the US is attractive for immigrants

Answer 13

immigration nationality act 1965 removed discrimination against immigrants

-employment opportunities for low and highly skilled workers

• educational opportunities

Question 14

give 2 examples of the aims of US immigration policy

Answer 14

• reunification of families
• admission of highly skilled workers for economy

Question 15

where is the worlds largest bilateral migrant corridor

Answer 15

between USA and Mexico

Question 16

name 2 reasons for the high interdependence between the USA and Mexico

Answer 16

low skilled Mexicans contribute to US economy

bilateral trade has grown significantly

Question 17

give 3 opportunities migration gives to US

Answer 17

low skilled unattractive jobs taken

highly skilled professionals good for economy

young immigrants good for social benefit

Question 18

give 3 challenges migration gives to US

Answer 18

many unauthorised migrants

uneven integration process

high demand of resources in concentrated immigrant areas

Question 19

give 3 main reasons for emigration to Thailand from Laos

Answer 19

-lack of opportunities
- income is a lot higher
- low skilled migrants are needed in Thailand

Question 20

name an example of why migration is easy to Thailand from Laos

Answer 20

familiarity with Thai culture and language

easy access

Question 21

Laos is a source for what

Answer 21

human trafficking

Question 22

name 3 ways the government are trying to prevent trafficking in Laos

Answer 22

awareness campaigns

integration for returning migrants

investigations of trafficking networks

Question 23

name 2 ways Thailand is linked with Laos by migration

Answer 23

• migration corridor between Laos-Thailand is dominated by majority unskilled Laos workers which contribute to Thai economy
• unity of working on Mekong river commission

Question 24

name 2 opportunities by migration to Laos

Answer 24

• migration corridor between Laos and Thai has strengthened economical and political relationships

-migrant remittances are really important as 22% families live below poverty line

Question 25

name 2 challenges of migration to Laos

Answer 25

• economic migrants from Laos are usually low skilled and of limited education so vulnerable

-loss of skilled labour to Thailand