POPULATION migration - mexico to usa Flashcards
1
Q
what is migration?
A
- The movement of people, involving a permanent (more than one year) change of residence.
- it can be internal or external (international) and voluntary or forced
2
Q
what is a push factor?
A
A flaw or distress which drives a person away from a certain place or country.
3
Q
what is a pull factor?
A
A positive or beneficial aspect that entices a person into a certain place or country.
4
Q
push factors are
F = forced
V = voluntary
A
- Wars causing refugees (F)
- Racial discrimination (F)
- Unemployment (F)
- Forced labour (F)
- Natural disasters (F)
- Poverty on poor farmland (F)
- Starvation/lack of basic
- Religious/ political persecution (F)
- Overpopulation (V)
5
Q
how many latino and hispanic people live in usa?
A
around 50 mill
6
Q
what makes Mexicans want to move to the us
A
- murder and crime rates in mexico are very very high compared to america
- life expectancy is better because of better health care
7
Q
what are the pull factors?
A
- Better climate
- Better healthcare and education
- To be with friends and relatives
- Better housing
- Employment with higher wages
- Cleaner, safer environment
- Better lifestyle
8
Q
what are the push factors?
A
- Wars causing refugees
- Racial discrimination
- Unemployment
- Forced labour
- Natural disasters
- Poverty on poor farmland
- Starvation/lack of basic
- Religious/ political persecution
- Overpopulation
9
Q
are push factors normally forced or voluntary?
A
forced
10
Q
what is the life expectancy in the US compared to Mexico?
A
80 in USA
76 in Mexico
11
Q
what are remittances?
A
money sent from the migrant back to their home country
