Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

migration > Theory > Flashcards

Theory Flashcards

1
Q

What are the aspects that individuals weigh up in neo-classical explanations?

A

1) costs of push factors

2) benefits of pull factors

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the critiques of neo-classical explanations:

A

1) Economic differences are not sufficient to cause migration
2) no free market of workers
3) theory only addresses labour market, leaving out other migrants

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Why does the new economics of labour migration diversify sources of income?

A

Unequal distribution causes migration

Distribution of income means few rich, lots of poor people

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Good points of neo-classical explanations?

A

-Acknowledges role of:
info
-social contexts
-which migrants operate and remittances

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Bad points of neo-classical explanations?

A
  • based on evidence from rural Mexico focused on economic migration
  • only addresses causes of migration
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the dual market theory?

A

-demand for labour in low paid, low prestige jobs for HDC’s causes in-migration
2 labour types:
Primary labour - high paid, qual
Secondary labour - low paid, unstable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is world systems theory?

A

The theory that capitalism, modernisation displaces workers through a surplus of labour, moving them to cities and into developed countries in poor jobs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the pros of world systems theory?

A
  • Accounts for historical/colonial links

- Addresses how different global systems are interlinked

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

World systems bad points?

A

Too linear
Too global
-Cannot explain diversity in migrant flows
-migrants not autonomous

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is migrant network theory?

A

Strong social ties provide resources that facilitate migration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

How is Bourdieu linked to migrant network theory?

A

Networks = contacts, authority etc = social capital

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What 2 effects are there from migrant networks?

A

Multiplier effect- knowing a migrant increases likelihood of relatives/acquaintances

Independent effect -
Once networks established, they support migrant in push/pull factors

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Good points of mig network theory?

A
  • Micro/macro bridge
  • includes non-economic variables
  • explains why some communities migrate
  • explains migration with different contexts
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Bad points of mig network?

A
  • Exclusion of outsiders
  • Excess claims on group members
  • restrictions on individual freedoms
  • downward levels of norms
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What did Blanc (1992) argue with transnational networks?

A

1) social process where migrants operate in cross geographic/political/cultural borders
2) ties media based
3) home/host country in one field
4) related to globalisation
5) qualitative approach

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Why is transnational perspective good?

A

Blends both countries
Normalises migration

But:
Ignores cultural relativism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is a braindrain? what is this related to in current affairs?

A

Where talented people leave a country

Brexit and European academics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Levitt (2007) argued that?

A

Migration is not a one-way process

Transnational migrants are embedded in multiple sites

Nation state divisions not longer apply

19
Q

Explain world systems theory

A

The world systems of economic progression interrupt actors lives and they migrate

20
Q

What was Ravenstein’s (1885) understanding of migration?

A

People go from areas of high to low density

21
Q

What is Ravenstein’s (1855) approach?

A

Neo-classical approach

22
Q

Name another critique of classical theories? other than being economically based

A

Bipolar - separates sending/receiving countries

23
Q

Name a difference between mig net theory and transnationalism

A

Transnationalism -sending/receiving countries are connected

Mig network - relates to the network in the host country

24
Q

When did mig network theory and transnationalism come about?

A

1990’s

25
Q

What does the multiplier and independent effect do in mig network theory

A

Multiplier - knowing migrants in host countries brings over relatives/friends

Independent - support migrants without push/pull factors

26
Q

What theory is Blanc related to?

A

transnationalism

(Ties transgress boundaries

27
Q

What theory is Bourdeiu related to?

A

Mig network

Network capital

28
Q

Why is transnationalism and globalisation different?

A

transnationalism is between specific countries

29
Q

In transnationalism, what are the 2 countries involved in?

A

Single social field

Such as Dominican Republic and USA

30
Q

Why is transnationalism the opposite to the integration into one country?

A

It suggests that migrants move back and forth between host/sending country which maintains a connection between

31
Q

Who can be related to transnationalism?

A

Khan (2005) - immigrants come to Britain for 5 year periods then leave, it’s all to do with short term employment

32
Q

What were Massey’s (1996) 2 points on transnationalism?

A
  • Migrants have distinct attitudes towards mobility and ties to countries, this isn’t applicable to everyone
  • It’s Eurocentric
33
Q

What does the neo-classical theory assume?

A
  • Migrants pick countries that offer the best well being

- But constrained by finances and legislation of countries

34
Q

What was Amin’s (1974) contribution?

A

World systems theory

35
Q

What is world systems theory directed related to?

What does core mean?

A

World economy, how countries are kept out of it

Core countries with high financial capital, forged through domination

American control of IMF

36
Q

How are world systems/dependency theory related?

A

both see LEDC’s as dependent on MEDC’s

This is pre-globalisation

37
Q

What other term does Castles (2009) use for dual labour market?

A

Segmented labour market

38
Q

What 2 types of transnationalism are there?

A

Transnationalism from:

1) Above
2) below

39
Q

What does transnationalism allow for that neo-classical theory, world systems theory, dependency theory not?

A

Agency

40
Q

Name all scholars relating to transnationalism

A

Massey (1996) - criticism

Khan (2005) - 5 year tings

Parutis (2011) - Eastern European (middling transnationals, econ migs)

Blanc (1992) - General theories

Harvey (1989) - space/time comp

Robertson (1993) - transnational identity

Levitt (1990) - not one way, embedded

Giddens (1990) disembedding

41
Q

Who can be related to Dual market theory?

A

Standing 2010

Precariat/silariat

42
Q

What did Koser (2007) argue?

A

Migration is a business

43
Q

What did De Haas (2008) about irregular migration from Africa

A

Migration into Europe through illegal/irregular means has risen since Europe shut the doors legally

44
Q

What other ideas can Castles be associated with?

A

European waves of migration

Opposing theories

Something else

migration (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions