the Role of Constraints, Obstacles + Barriers

Question 1

What are barriers, obstacles + constraints?

Answer 1

• factors limiting ppl’s ability to move + may discourage/prevent ppl from migrating

Question 2

What are e.g. of physical barriers, obstacles + constraints?

Answer 2

• 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

Question 3

What are e.g. of economic barriers, obstacles + constraints?

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

What are e.g. of social barriers, obstacles + constraints?

Answer 4

• 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)

Question 5

What are e.g. of political barriers, obstacles + constraints?

Answer 5

• 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