Migration Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is migration?
The movement of people from one place to another, often across countries or regions.
Why do people migrate for work?
To find jobs or follow a career path and access better business opportunities.
How does poverty affect migration?
Low incomes and poor living conditions drive people to seek better opportunities elsewhere.
Why do people migrate for family?
For a better quality of life, family reunification, or to be closer to friends.
Why do people migrate during conflict?
To escape war, violence, and political unrest.
What type of persecution may cause migration?
Persecution based on race, religion, nationality, social group, or political opinion.
What educational reason causes people to migrate?
To pursue studies or better educational opportunities.
How do environmental factors cause migration?
People are displaced by natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, or droughts.
What healthcare-related reason causes migration?
To access better or more advanced healthcare services.
How does marriage influence migration?
People may migrate to live with a spouse or start a family in another country.
What is brain drain?
The loss of educated and skilled individuals from a country.
What are remittances?
Money sent back home by migrants to support their families.
How does migration affect families?
It can cause separation or division of families across borders.
How do remittances benefit home countries?
They are reinvested in buildings, education, and services.
How does migration reduce pressure on home resources?
Fewer people mean less demand for food, healthcare, and basic services.
How do Caribbean professionals help developed countries?
By contributing their skills to economic growth.
What is a negative effect of migration on receiving countries?
Increased competition for jobs, housing, schools, and health services.
What happens when migrants return home?
They bring back skills and knowledge like foreign languages that can benefit the local economy.
How does migration increase international aid?
Countries may request support to handle the challenges caused by migration.
How are remittances used in Jamaica?
For household necessities like food, education, and utilities
How much were Jamaica’s remittance inflows from January to July 2020?
US$1,555.1 million
By how much did remittances increase in July 2020 compared to July 2019?
By 43.8% or US$83.7 million
What does the UN say about remittances?
They impact the lives of over 1 billion people, helping to improve livelihoods and create hope.
What is the UN’s goal regarding remittances?
To raise awareness of their impact on households, communities, and entire regions.
