Mexico To USA: International Migration Flashcards
(33 cards)
Describe the medical facilities in Mexico
Poor, undeveloped
What is Mexico’s GNP?
$3750
What is Mexico’s adult literacy rate?
55%
What is Mexico’s unemployment rate?
40%
What is Mexico’s life expectancy?
72
How many people per doctor are there in USA?
400
What is USA GNP?
$24,750
Describe USA medical facilities
Excellent, developed, high quality
What type of jobs are there in Mexico?
Low pay
What type of jobs are there in USA?
High pay
What is USA adult literacy rate?
99%
What type of jobs are available to Mexicans in USA?
Low paid, unskilled, cash in hand jobs
What is USA life expectancy?
76 years
What impact does illegal immigration cause for USA?
It costs the USA millions of dollars for border patrol and prisons
Why are Mexicans seen as a drag on USA economy?
Their cash in hand jobs mean they don’t have to pay taxes but they still get paid which means the minimum wage for USA is lower so the taxes can be paid
What problems do Mexicans cause in cities?
Racial and cultural issues
Name a disease that has increased in USA since Mexican migration
TB
What have Mexicans brought to the U.S. Border states?
An enriched culture with food, language and music
What has happened to the economically active people in Mexico?
Their countryside has a shortage of economically active people as they have all gone to USA to pay for their families
What is the impact of migration on women in Mexico?
Many women have trouble finding partners as most of the men have left
In Mexico, how many people are there per doctor?
1800
Which group usually leaves Mexico and what does this cause?
Usually the young economically active people leave Mexico leaving the elderly and young dependant to fend for themselves
On average, how much do the legal and illegal immigrants send home each year?
$6 billion
Name a village and the amount of people they have lost
Santa Ines lost 2/3 of its population
