Inequality and migration
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the link between migration and inequality.
Key learning points
- Inequality in wealth between countries can lead to migration.
- On average, people are more likely to move from lower-income countries to higher-income countries.
- Inequality in safety between countries can lead to migration.
- Refugees often have to flee quickly and they are likely to go to a bordering country.
- Listening to people's experiences of migration helps us understand the variety of reasons people move.
Keywords
Forced migration - when people are forced to migrate due to war, famine, climate change or natural disasters
Voluntary migration - when people choose to migrate to improve their income and quality of life
Refugee - a person who has been forced to leave their country and cannot return home safely
Common misconception
Most people who have to flee their home due to war will travel a long distance away from their country.
Although some refugees will travel a long distance, most people who have to leave quickly for their own safety will travel to a neighbouring country.
Teacher tip
Real-life stories of migration help humanise the topic. Look for videos or get people who have migrated to speak to the class to make sure that pupils understand the complexity of migration.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is global inequality?
Q2.Which of the following can increase inequality?
Q3.How can development help reduce inequality?
Q4.Which indicator is commonly used to measure economic development?
Q5.Why is GDP per capita not the best measure of development?
Q6.How can physical geography impact a country's development?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is migration?
Q2.What is a refugee?
Q3.Where do most refugees flee when escaping conflict?
Q4.How can migration increase inequality?
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