Migration
Migration refers to a _____________ move to a new location.
Permanent
Explain the difference between voluntary and involuntary migration.
Voluntary is permanent movement undertaken by choice. Involuntary movement involves people are forced to leave their home country due to factors beyond their control.
Provide an example of a group of refugees that we talked about in class.
Syrian, South Sudanese People
Name one of the major events that cause migration that we talked about in class.
College, Marriage, Retirement
Provide two examples of forced migration
Lost Boys of Sudan
Native Americans to reservations
What is chain migration?
people who are given preference for being allowed into another country because a relative was previously admitted
Describe two economic effects of international migration?
Requires large sum of money.
Loss of culture that typically takes place within three generations
Chain migration
What are "Intervening Opportunities" in migration?
The point where a migrant chooses to settle due to pull factors.
What are "Guest Workers" and why do they migrate?
People who migrate to the more developed countries, in search of higher paying jobs. They have short term work visas and send money home.
Internally Displaced People (IDPs) differ from refugees in that
IDP remain within their home countries.
What is the difference between cyclic and periodic movement?
Cyclic is over a short period of time
Periodic is over a long period of time
Emigration refers to people moving __________________ a country, while immigration refers to people moving ________________ a new place.
Away from; Into
Internal migration refers to movement within
A country's borders
Throughout the unit, I mentioned a group of people who were not accepted due to their hygiene differences. People disliked this group of people so much that an exclusion act was created. What was this group of people?
Chinese
What are the two types of intervening obstacles and provide 2 examples for each.
Environmental Intervening Obstacles: Mountains, Deserts
Cultural Intervening Obstacles: Ethnocentrism, Racism, Xenophobia
After a series of devastating floods in their hometown, Esmeralda and her family are forced to evacuate and relocate to a different part of the country. The floods destroyed their home, and staying in the area is no longer safe. Despite their desire to stay, ,they had no choice but to move to a government-designated relocation center. What migration concepts does this word problem address?
Involuntary Migration
Transnationalism is defined as
Ongoing connections between migrants and their home countries.
What are the 4 phases of immigration to the U.S.
1.Frontier Expansion (1820 - 1880)
2.Industrialization (1880 – 1910)
3.Immigration Pause
4.Post – 1965 Immigration
Due to ongoing civil war in their country, Alexa and her family were forced to leave their home. Their village is no longer safe, as violence and persecution have escalated. They fled to a neighboring country in search of safety, leaving behind all of their belongings.
Forced migration
Explain what asylum seekers are?
is someone who says he or she is a refugee, but whose claim has not yet been evaluated.
Javier has lived in his rural village for many years, but lately, the village's main agricultural industry has declined due to severe droughts. Jobs are becoming hard to find, and the local quality of life is worsening. Javier decides to relocate to a nearby city, hoping to find better job opportunities and a more stable living environment. What migration concepts is this word problem addressing?
Push and Pull Factors
The country of Guatemala had 125,000 immigrants move into the country in 2022. During the same year, 85,000 people emigrated, moving out of Guatemala to other countries. Based on the data, calculate the net migration for Guatemala. Is this an example of Net-In or Net-Out Migration? Explain your reasoning.
Net-In Migration and 40,000
Jake has lived in the southwestern part of the United States his entire life. However, he recently got a job offer in Maine, prompting him to move across the country. He is excited to experience life in a different part of the U.S. with a new climate and opportunities. What migration concept does this word problem address?
Interregional Migration
Andrea has been living in a rural part of her region, but she decides to move to the city nearby in search of better job prospects and access to more amenities. She remains within the same region but transitions from a rural to an urban setting. What migration concepts does this word problem address?
Intraregional Migration
Antonio wants to eventually settle in a large metropolitan city for better job opportunities. However, due to financial constraints, he first moves from his rural village to a nearby small town. After saving some money, he plans to move to a mid-sized city, and finally, to the metropolitan area where his dream job awaits. What migration concept does this word problem address?
Step Migration