Migration - KS3 Humanities Geography - BBC Bitesize
Introduction to Migration
- Definition: Movement of people from one place to another, either temporarily or permanently.
- Types: International (between countries) and internal (within the same country).
- Reasons: Financial, social, family, or forced (refugees/asylum seekers).
- Impact on Population: Along with births and deaths, migration influences population growth and decline.
Push and Pull Factors
- Pull Factors: Positive aspects attracting people (e.g., better healthcare, job opportunities, education, safety).
- Push Factors: Negative aspects motivating people to leave (e.g., few jobs, war, famine, natural disasters).
Types of Migration
Internal Migration
- Movement within the same country for better job opportunities, amenities, or to be closer to family.
- Example: Young people moving to cities like London, Cardiff, and Manchester.
Economic Migration
- Movement for economic gain, e.g., Eastern Europeans moving to the EU, Mexicans to the USA for higher wages.
Forced Migration
- Due to events like war (e.g., Syrian civil war) or climate change (e.g., rising sea levels in Bangladesh).
- Asylum Seekers: Individuals seeking protection from persecution/danger (e.g., Kindertransport of Jewish children to the UK).
Impacts of Migration
- Advantages: Cultural diversity, reduces labor shortages, willingness to take low-paid jobs.
- Disadvantages: Increased service costs, overcrowding, cultural/religious disagreements.
Conflict Caused by Migration
1919 South Wales Race Riots
- Post-WWI, tensions due to housing shortages and unemployment leading to violent riots in Cardiff.
Notting Hill, 1958
- Multicultural area faced racial tensions; riots led to the establishment of the Notting Hill Carnival.
Additional Resources
- Topics such as globalization and changing climate are related areas of study.
Conclusion
Migration is a complex phenomenon influenced by various factors and has significant impacts on the cultural and economic aspects of societies.