topic 5 Flashcards
in 2013, what were the two main pull factors into the UK?
work and formal study
give examples of pull factors to other countries, away from the UK
better job opportunities
higher wages
fresh start
climate
how has globalization affected immigration/emigration?
people can be more geographically mobile as a result of growing interconnectedness
Globalization has meant there is a growing number of undocumented workers- what affect does this have?
they are often exploited by UK employers and may be vulnerable to people-traffickers
globalization has meant there is a growing number of asylum seekers - how many were there in 2014?
in 2014, there were 24,000 people seeking asylum in the UK to escape danger.
asylum seekers often get a lot of criticism however only make up ?% of migrants and are treated badly
how does The Chief Officer of Prisons describe this treatment?
5%
‘a shocking lack of humanity’
What does Chambers (2012) suggest that globalization has meant for families?
there are now more global family networks as there are connections globally between families that have migrated and wish to maintain relationships
what is net migration?
the difference between those immigrating (entering) and those emigrating (leaving) the UK
suggest reasons for increased life expectancy (and decreased infant mortality rate)
improved hygiene and medicine
higher living standards
public health and welfare
health education
improved working conditions
when was the welfare state established?
1948
What did Lawton (2013) say about the ageing population?
the abolishment of compulsory retirement at age 65 gives them more freedom
helps promote growth in UK economy
advantages of ageing population
boost to economy
more social cohesion
less crime
family support
disadvantages of an ageing population
burden of dependence
loss of skill from workforce
pensioner one-person workforce
ill health
family stress
more work for women
housing shortages
since 1900, the average family size has been declining from what to what?
6 (1900) to 1.7 (2012)
give reasons for smaller families and decrease in birth rate
more effective, safer and cheaper forms of contraception
compulsory education
rising cost of raising children
changing position of women
