Migration Theories

Question 1

Push Pull Theory

Answer 1

Migration is based on a cost benefit analysis by the individual who make a rational choice.

Question 2

Lee’s Model of Migration

Answer 2

Identifies push, pull and neutral factors between the origin and the destination. Then, assesses the intervening obstacles.

Question 3

Intervening Obstacles (Lee’s Model)

Answer 3

-Language Barrier
-Visa
-Cost

Question 4

New Economics of Labour Migration (NELM)

Answer 4

Migration decisions are made by the household, not the individual.

Question 5

Dual Labour Market Theory

Answer 5

Splits workforce into primary and secondary labour markets.

Question 6

Primary Labour Market

Answer 6

Secure, high skill, high wage jobs. Corporate management, legal and financial services.

Question 7

Secondary Labour Market

Answer 7

Insecure, low skill, low wage, unpleasant work.
Factory work and low level service work.

Question 8

Role of migrants in the secondary labour market

Answer 8

Mainly filled by migrant workers. Low skilled worked becomes associated with migrants fuelling stereotypes.