Prelim Factors Affecting Migration

Question 1

Impact of migration

Answer 1

Those who move are often left disappointed and disillusioned
Conditions often worse than those left
Many end up in shanty towns with poorest living conditions
Disease common in these areas
Weakest killed
Racial tension, discriminated against for jobs
Immigrants take lower paid jobs
Provide culture and additional labour in areas with falling birth rates

Question 2

Advantages of migration

Answer 2

Receiving countries acquire labour for a variety of occupations which they may have previously had trouble filling
Home countries benefit due to money sent back and from skills acquired on their return
Reduced pressure on resources whilst away
Addition of culture in terms of customs language and traditions
Can balance populations

Question 3

Disadvantages of migration (Demand HEHE)

Answer 3

Serious depopulation if large numbers leave
Rural villages can be left with no one but old people and eventually communities die out
Pressure created by immigration into new areas on existing population and a rise in racial tension
New immigrants increase demand HEHE
Problems created by immigrant will to work for less
Accommodation demand often cannot be met resulting in shanty towns

Question 4

Strategies to manage migration

Answer 4

Encouraged in Europe - Wealthier EU countries often receive immigrants from poorer union members
Controlled in USA - Green Card required in order to work there
Legislation which restricts the number of immigrants permitted to enter

Question 5

Reasons for migration include:

Answer 5

1. Forced
2. War
3. Improvement of living standard
4. High unemployment, low wages, persecution, poor housing