migration, health, addictions Flashcards
(35 cards)
What are the biggest migration routes?
The Central Mediterranean, The Southwest Asia, The East Africa, and the Central America route.
What are environmental reasons for migrations?
Climate changes, natural disasters: floods, fire, hurricane.
List personal reasons for migrations.
- Marriage
- Relationship
What are political reasons for migrations?
Escaping injustice, oppression, religious persecution, seeking refuge.
What types of migrations are there based on place?
- Internal
- External
What types of migrations are there based on time?
- Daily
- Seasonal
- Permanent
- Temporary
What types of migrations are there based on voluntariness?
- Voluntary
- Involuntary (forced)
What is chain migration?
One member of the family goes first and then the others follow.
Define an emigrant.
A person who leaves permanently.
Define an immigrant.
A person who comes and lives in a new country.
What is a refugee?
A person unable or unwilling to return to their country due to a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, or political opinion.
What is an asylum seeker?
A person who seeks protection in another country.
What does IDP stand for?
Internally Displaced Person.
What are common problems faced by migrants?
- Language barrier
- Culture shock
- Bias
- Prejudice
- Discrimination
- Bureaucratic problems
What is integration?
Becoming an integral part of the new society while keeping one’s own identity.
What is assimilation?
To accept a new identity and lose your own culture.
List common challenges when moving abroad.
- Packing up your life
- Red tape
- Distance from home
- Cultural shock and language barrier
- Homesickness
- Loneliness
- Finding a job
What was the Homestead Act?
It offered free land in western areas of the USA.
What is addiction?
Not having control over doing, taking, or using something to the point where it could be harmful.
Name some things people can get addicted to.
- Gambling
- Drugs
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Work
- Sex
- Shopping
- Internet
What is Dry January?
To abstain from drinking alcohol.
What are binge drinkers known for?
Engaging in excessive drinking leading to alcohol-related problems.
What are some short-term effects of drug use?
- Impaired judgment
- Confusion
- Depression
- Sleep problems
- Muscle tension
What are some long-term effects of drug use?
- Brain damage
- Anxiety
- Memory loss
- Kidney failure
- Death
