Theme A: Migration And It’s Impact Flashcards
What is migration?
Migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another, often influenced by various social, economic, and political factors.
What are common reasons why people migrate?
Most people migrate for economic, environmental, cultural, or political reasons.
What are push factors?
Push factors are reasons that drive people to leave their home country.
What are some examples of push factors?
Examples of push factors include:
- War or conflict
- Natural disasters
- Religious, ethnic, or cultural discrimination
- Political persecution or repressive systems
- Human rights abuses
What are pull factors?
Pull factors are reasons that attract people to move to a specific country.
What are some examples of pull factors?
Examples of pull factors include:
- Economic and work opportunities
- Better standard of living
- Culture of respect and tolerance
- Political stability and increased freedoms
- Protection of human rights
What are the three categories of migrants coming to the UK?
Most migrants fall into three categories: economic migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees.
What is an economic migrant?
Economic migrants are people who move to another country for work or economic opportunity, including workers the UK needs.
What is an asylum seeker?
Asylum seekers leave their country of origin due to a well-founded fear of being persecuted and have formally applied for asylum in another country.
What defines a refugee?
Refugees have a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, or political opinion and are unable or unwilling to return to their country.
What are the UK’s obligations to asylum seekers and refugees?
The UK has legal obligations to asylum seekers and refugees, being a signatory to the Refugee Convention 1951 and bound by the Human Rights Act 1998.
What does the Human Rights Act 1998 ensure?
The Human Rights Act 1998 ensures recognition of human rights such as the right to life, the right to a fair trial, and the right to freedom of expression.
What are the benefits of migration?
The social, economic and other effects of migration can be seen as a benefit.
How do economic migrants contribute to the economy?
Economic migrants help the economy grow through work, tax, shopping and rent.
What specialist skills might migrants bring?
Migrants may have specialist skills in shortage areas such as doctors or teachers.
How does migration enhance diversity?
Diversity, tolerance and respect is enhanced through sharing cultures.
What is one challenge of migration related to population growth?
Population growth makes demands on housing, education, the NHS and may increase unemployment.
How can migration affect rates of pay?
Rates of pay may reduce if economic migrants work for lower wages.
What social tensions can arise from migration?
Challenges may cause tensions and increase support for extreme groups.
What is one key reason the UK is obliged to accept asylum seekers?
The UK is obligated to accept asylum seekers under international law, particularly the 1951 Refugee Convention.
True or False: The UK has no legal obligation to accept asylum seekers.
False
Fill in the blank: The obligation to accept asylum seekers is primarily derived from the _____ Refugee Convention.
1951
Which international agreement outlines the rights of asylum seekers that the UK must adhere to?
The 1951 Refugee Convention
Multiple Choice: What is the primary purpose of the 1951 Refugee Convention?
To protect individuals who are fleeing persecution.
