Migration Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is a basic definition of migration?
Crossing boundaries for residence over a period of time
What is internal migration?
Moving within a country
What distinguishes international migration?
Crossing borders between countries
Migration is both a result of and a cause of:
Social transformations
Which of the following is a reason people migrate today?
Search for better livelihood and security
Migration contributes to:
Challenging cultural traditions and national identity
Who are temporary labour migrants?
Workers who migrate temporarily to send remittances
Highly skilled migrants typically move:
Within transnational corporations or for scarce skills
Irregular migrants are also known as:
Undocumented or illegal migrants
A refugee is someone who:
Fears persecution due to race, religion, or political opinion
Asylum-seekers differ from refugees in that:
They are seeking protection but may not meet refugee criteria
Forced migration includes:
People forced to move by disasters or development projects
Who are family reunion migrants?
Migrants joining family already abroad
Return migrants are people who:
Move back to their home country after time abroad
What role does globalization play in migration?
Increases interconnectedness and migration flows
A key organizing structure of cross-border flows is:
Transnational networks
Which is a key tool of global migration processes?
Information and communication technology
According to neo-classical economic theory, the main cause of migration is:
Maximizing income through movement to high-wage economies
The alternative economic approach emphasizes:
Employment security and entrepreneurial opportunities
What does migration systems theory examine?
Relationships between sending and receiving countries
