Unit 2 Topic 12 Flashcards
What is immigration?
The movement of people to another country for permanent settlement
What is emigration?
The process of leaving one’s own country of origin to settle in another country permanently
What are remittances?
Funds transferred from migrants to their home country
How do immigrants affect countries economically?
New workers for the workforce
Boost in economy
Competition for jobs and resources
Pressure on wages
What are countries affected by immigrants socially/culturally?
Increase in cultural diversity
Cultural conflicts/challenges
How are countries affected by immigrants politically?
Change in voting patterns can happen
Political power dynamics can change
How are countries affected by immigrants environmentally?
More land use
Demand for housing, infrastructure, and other resources
How are immigrants affected when immigrating?
Stress for immigrant families from leaving everything behind
What are countries affected by people immigrating out economically?
Shortage of labor
Can lead to difficulties in certain industries or sectors
Lead to brain drain
What is brain drain?
The emigration of highly trained or intelligent people from a particular country due to a lack of opportunities or better prospects elsewhere
How are countries affected by emigraters socially/culturally?
Loss of cultural diversity
How are countries affected by emigraters politically?
Change in voting patterns
Change in political power dynamics
How are countries affected by emigraters psychologically?
People will have to deal with their loved ones leaving them
Emigrants could send remittances back home
