Migration around the world
I can describe the reasons for migration and differentiate between types of migrants.
Migration around the world
I can describe the reasons for migration and differentiate between types of migrants.
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Key learning points
- Migration is the movement of people from one location to another, this can be permanent or temporary.
- Push factors are the reasons why someone wants to leave a place such as war, famine, lack of jobs and hazards.
- Pull factors are the reasons for someone moving to a place such as improved job prospects, education and safety.
- There are different categories of migrants such as economic migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
Keywords
Migration - moving from one place to another with the intention of staying there
Push factor - a reason prompting people to leave the place they live, such as lack of jobs, hazards, conflict
Pull factor - a reason attracting people to a new place, such as more jobs, better living conditions, better services
Common misconception
All migrants are refugees
Not all migrants are refugees; some move for economic or educational reasons. Explain the differences between refugees and other migrants.
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