the Role of Constraints, Obstacles + Barriers Flashcards

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What are barriers, obstacles + constraints?

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  • factors limiting ppl’s ability to move + may discourage/prevent ppl from migrating
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What are e.g. of physical barriers, obstacles + constraints?

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  • distance, inc any physical landscapes such as seas, deserts, Mts + risks of flooding, drought + landslides: difficult + dangerous to cross
  • e.g. Syrian migrants crossing English Channel to seek asylum in UK
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What are e.g. of economic barriers, obstacles + constraints?

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  • selling ur house involves estate agent fees + must pay to have goods transported (e.g. relocation for work)
  • money required upon arrival (e.g. fees to buy new property in destination)
  • transport costs
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What are e.g. of social barriers, obstacles + constraints?

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  • good health + being physically fit is require to move
  • knowledge of destination: reliant on info from previous migrants (may not be accurate)
  • insecurity or hostile areas poses human dangers (e.g. many ppl fleeing Zimbabwe to S. Africa get robbed by bandits at boarders)
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What are e.g. of political barriers, obstacles + constraints?

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  • gov. immigration laws 1 of the biggest barriers as many countries require visas to enter + remain in country but often aren’t granted
  • e.g. Mexican migrants to US, face challenges at US boarders due to strict immigration laws
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