migration

Question 1

what is a diaspora

Answer 1

a population that is scattered across regions which are separate from its geographic place of origin

Question 2

what does globalisation mean

Answer 2

is the idea that barriers between societies are disappearing and people are becoming increasingly interconnected across boundaries

Question 3

name an examples of a reason for globalisation

Answer 3

creation of global markets

Question 4

what is the benefit of globalisation

Answer 4

Increased global migration

Question 5

what has acceleration of globalisation meant

Answer 5

there has been a speeding up of the rate of migration

Question 6

give 3 examples of types of migrant

Answer 6

permanent settlers, temporary workers, spouses and forced migrants

Question 7

what has happened to the feminisation of migration

Answer 7

it has increased - almost half global migrants are female

Question 8

what are 2 negatives of female migration

Answer 8

families get left behind- eg migrant nannies provide care for employers child and not their own

man woman become ‘mail order brides’

Question 9

what has globalisation done for migrants

Answer 9

created more diverse migration patterns

Question 10

what type of migration is the most common

Answer 10

economic

Question 11

what is the equation for total population change

Answer 11

births-deaths +/_ international migration

Question 12

define long term migrant

Answer 12

a person who moves to a country other then their usual residence for at least a year

Question 13

define short- term migrant

Answer 13

a person who moves for at least 3 months but less then a year

Question 14

what main 2 reasons might people live abroad in the UK

Answer 14

employment opportunities

retirement

Question 15

what did the UK introduce in 2021

Answer 15

restriction of movement between UK and EU

Question 16

what are inter- regional miagrant flows

Answer 16

people who move from one nation to another

Question 17

why have many people had to flee Africa and the middle east

Answer 17

war and conflict

Question 18

what’s an intra-regional migrant

Answer 18

the movement of people within the same region of a nation

Question 19

what can migration be a positive process for

Answer 19

stability, economic growth and socio- economic change

Question 20

what can be a big issue due to migration

Answer 20

inequalities in development

Question 21

where do remittances have the most significance

Answer 21

LIDC’S and EDC’S

Question 22

whats an example of remittances to India

Answer 22

India received 10x the amount of remittances the US did

Question 23

why are remittances increasing

Answer 23

with thec its easier

Question 24

what is some of the benefits global migration can lead to

Answer 24

diffusion of ideas, information and values

Question 25

what is a brain drain

Answer 25

when a country loses core individuals

Question 26

name 3 negatives of migration

Answer 26

brain drains social conflicts migrants venerable to violation of human rights

Question 27

name 3 positives of migration

Answer 27

flowing of ideas going back to country of origin remittances migrants can fill skills gaps and shortages

Question 28

what is international migrant stock

Answer 28

the number of people born in a country other then where they live

Question 29

give an of inter- regional migration

Answer 29

highly skilled workers from India to USA

Question 30

what is the benefit of migration for younger generation

Answer 30

economic opportunities

Question 31

what migrant flow is becoming more popular

Answer 31

south-south

Question 32

give 2 examples for why the south-south migration has increased

Answer 32

fast growing economies increased awareness of opportunities

Question 33

how does the ILO promise to protect female migrants

Answer 33

promises to promote equality and force rules

Question 34

give an example of a push and a pull factor leading migration from Burkina Faso to Ivory coast

Answer 34

push- BF is landlocked, low- income etc pull- employment opportunities and higher wages, shared language, farming opportunities

Question 35

why has the number of refugees increased

Answer 35

increased levels of war and conflict political persecution economic hardship

Question 36

why do refugees tend to go to AC's

Answer 36

better quality of life and safer

Question 37

what does Pakistan's new emigration policy aim to do

Answer 37

promote emigration and safeguard migrants

Question 38

what does Canadas emigration policy aim to do

Answer 38

aimed at long term requirements for highly skilled workers eg engineers

Question 39

what is bilateral migration and give an example

Answer 39

migrant flow between 2 countries eg Mexico and USA

Question 40

what factors influence development of strong bilateral migration corridors - 2 examples

Answer 40

cost of travel, access and communication

Question 41

why has global interdependence grown

Answer 41

flows of trade, tech and info have become more complex