14 - Global Migration Flashcards
An expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety and a better future. It is part of the social fabric, part of our very make-up as a human family.
Migration
Who said that “Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety and a better future. It is part of the social fabric, part of our very make-up as a human family.”
Ban Ki-Moon
The most effective way to reduce
poverty and share prosperity
Migration
A situation in which people go to live in foreign countries, especially in order to find work
Migration
What is the most common form of migration?
Developing Countries –> Developed Countries
The movement of people within a country i.e. between
states, regions, districts, villages, etc.
Internal Migration
T/F The internal migration DO pose a problem of brain drain.
False; DOES NOT
The movement of people from one country to other across the international borders is called as
International Migration
This type of migration to a country that is not intended to be permanent, for a specified and limited period, and usually undertaken for a specific purpose
Temporary Migration
This is often referred to as guest-worker programs
Temporary Labor Migration Programs
This type of a migration bases on a points system based on factors such as age, work experience, your qualifications, and an offer of skilled employment.
Skilled Migrant Category
In the Skilled Migrant Category, how old do you need to be to qualify?
Aged 55 or under
This movement takes place outside the regulatory norms of the sending, transit and receiving countries.
Irregular Migration
The movement of a person or a group of persons, either across an international border, or within a State.
Migration
A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
Refugee
A person who has left their home country as a political refugee and is seeking asylum in another.
Asylum Seeker
A person who has left their home country as a political refugee and is seeking asylum in another.
Asylum Seeker
“A general term that refers to the movements of refugees and internally displaced people (those displaced by conflicts within their country of origin) as well as people displaced by natural or environmental disasters, chemical or nuclear disasters, famine, or development projects.”
Forced Migration
What are the 5 most common causes of Forced Migration?
- Drought
- Hurricanes and Flooding
- Earthquakes
- Disease
- War and Conflict
People returning to their country of citizenship after having been international migrants (whether short-term or long- term) in another country and who are intending to stay in their own country for at least a year.
Return Migrants
What social factors affect migration?
- Racism
- Sexism
- Religion
These can stir up controversies will lead people that want to avoid getting involved in religious conflicts to migrate to a safer place.
Religious Issues
As political issues arise, what drives people to migrate from their homeland?
It is because they do not agree on the government’s rule.
What contribute to the pushing factors of migration?
- Government instability,
- War
- Oppression
