Types of migration
| Immigration |
Moving into another country |
| Emigration |
Moving out of a country |
| International |
Moving from one country to another |
| Voluntary |
Moving by choice |
| Forced |
Having to move - reasons could include: war, famine, natural disaster, political asylum |
| Temporary/seasonal |
Moving for a short period of time |
| Rural to urban |
Moving from the countryside to the city |
| Urban to rural |
Moving from the city to the countryside |
Push Factors
This is when people are forced to move.
Pull Factors
This is when people choose to move.
Migration case studies which you need to know
Turkish people migrating into Germany
Commonwealth Immigrants into the UK
What might the examiner ask?
- Why do ethnic populations congregate together?
- Why do ethnic populations congregate in the inner city?
- What problems do ethnic populations experience?
- Why have ethnic groups moved into a particular place?
- What benefits do ethnic groups bring?
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