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Migration is Global
In 2005, 191 million people were counted as living outside the country of their birth
The number of migrants worldwide has doubled since World War II
If they lived in the same place, international migrants would form the 5th most populous country in the world
Migration is Global
Source: United Nations Population Division. Trends in Total Migrant Stock, 2005 Revision. p 11.
Types of Migration
Primitive Migration When run out of food (disasters,
plagues) Free Migration
Group migration (being invaded) Does not occur much anymore (due to
too many rules) Restricted Migration
U.S. Emergency Quota Act of 1921 -3%
Types of Migrations
Impelled Migration Do not have to leave, but feel pressure
Forced Migration Lots of pressure to leave
Rural-to urban Migration Most important Internal migration Industrialized countries have 75% of
pop in cities. VS. 24-40% in low industry areas
Why do people migrate?
1. Economics(push/pull factors)
2. Politics (push factors)
3. Social Forces(pull factors)
Economic Causes of Migration
Better economic conditions, employment, etc.
Escape overpopulation and its effects Escape poor climate conditions such as
drought, el Niño, etc. Escape natural disasters
Political Causes of Migration
Escape war, invasion, military takeover, etc.
Escape persecution on ethnic, political, religious, or other grounds
Escape prosecution for crimes committed
Political Causes of Migration
Result of enslavementForced migration, with or without political agreement
In the African nation of Sudan, drought, famine and civil war have brought about increased migration over the past
two decades. The number of Sudanese changing
residence has climbed from 1.3 million in 1983 to 3.4 million in 2000.
Social Causes of Migration
Spread a religion Reunite with family, friends, etc. Spread a political philosophy, such as
Marxism, democracy, etc. Find personal freedom, to live a certain
lifestyle, or to hold certain beliefs
What are the effects of migration?
1. Effects on the immigrants2. Effects on the host country3. Effects on the home country4. Multi-national issues
Effects on the Immigrants
Issues of identity Issues of adaptation and assimilation Differing cultural values between
generations
Effects on the Host Country
Economic impacts positive and negative (guest workers) real and perceived
Welfare issues Social attitudes
Multi-National Issues
“Open border” policies Immigration policies Security issues Human trafficking/slavery