Migration pt2 Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is globalisation?
The increasing inter-connectivity of the world through complex flows of goods, services, labour, money and knowledge.
What is globalisation leading to?
The emergence of new source areas and host destinations.
What are three examples of how globalisation has led to the emergence of new source areas and host destinations?
Inter-regional
Intra-regional
Internal
How has inter-regional led to globalisation?
Migrants of highly skilled workers from China, India and Brazil to the USA.
What is the flow of globalisation as a result of inter-regional migration?
Graduates
Technology and science experts.
How has intra-regional led to globalisation?
An increase of international migrant stock, with flows of low skilled workers from Cambodia and Myanmar to fast growing economies of Thailand and Malaysia.
What is international migrant stock?
The number of people born in a country other than that in which they live now.
How has internal led to globalisation?
India and Brazil where economic development is most concentrated in core areas.
What are young workers most attracted by?
More employment opportunities that have higher wages and a better quality of life.
What is an example of migration of young workers?
There are large numbers of young male construction workers from India to Saudi Arabia.
What percentage of migrants in developed countries are female?
51% in 2019
What is the growth of female migrants based on?
The result of greater independence, freedom and the status of female working rights.
What is an example of the increasing female migrants?
There’s an increasing umber of female migrants from India and China to countries such as Canada and the UK.
What are the two types of international migrant flows?
South-South
South-North
In 2021 what international migration flow was greater?
South-South
Why have South-South international migrant flows increased?
Due to global economies being more interconnected.
What is some of the increase of South-North international flows due to?
Labour migration and the flow of refugees to escape conflict.
What are the main reasons for large numbers of refugees globally?
The effects of conflict.
Political persecution
Impacts of natural hazards.
Why are migration policies put in place?
To meet the country’s specific requirements and political needs.
Why are migration policies put in place in ACs?
For more protectionist measures, where migrants might only be accepted if they satisfy a certain skill within the host country.
What is an example of a migration policy in the UK?
It has a points system which favours highly skilled workers and those needed to fill gaps in the UK labour market.
What policy is put in place for migration into EDCs/ LIDCs?
A policy that encourages emigration.
What is an example of a country that has a policy that promotes emigration into their country?
Pakistan
What is a bilateral migration flow?
The movement of migrants between two countries.
