Human Migration: Types, Factors, and Effects

Voluntary Migration = Movement of individuals or groups who choose to relocate for better economic opportunities, education, or personal reasons. Forced Migration = Movement of individuals or groups who are forced to flee due to conflict, persecution, natural disasters, or other life-threatening circumstances.

Poverty = Attractive conditions in the destination country, such as better job opportunities. Natural disasters = Conditions in the country of origin that drive people to migrate. Unemployment = Conditions in the country of origin that drive people to migrate. Family reunification = Attractive conditions in the destination country, such as better job opportunities.

Economic Factors = Differences in income, employment, and economic opportunities between countries. Demographic Factors = Natural disasters, climate change, and degradation of natural resources. Environmental Factors = Age, population growth, and urbanization in the country of origin. Political Factors = Differences in income, employment, and economic opportunities between countries.

<p>Better job opportunities = Conditions in the country of origin that drive people to migrate. Access to education and healthcare = Attractive conditions in the destination country, such as better job opportunities. Political instability = Conditions in the country of origin that drive people to migrate. Unemployment = Attractive conditions in the destination country, such as better job opportunities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Push Factors = Attractive conditions in the destination country, such as better job opportunities. Pull Factors = Conditions in the country of origin that drive people to migrate. Social Factors = Differences in income, employment, and economic opportunities between countries. Environmental Factors = Age, population growth, and urbanization in the country of origin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neoclassical Economics Theory = Migration is driven by global economic structures and inequality. New Economics of Labor Migration Theory = Migration is driven by individual economic decisions based on cost-benefit analysis. Social Network Theory = Migration is driven by household decisions to maximize income and minimize risk. World Systems Theory = Migration is driven by social networks and relationships between individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic Effects = Changes in population demographics Social Effects = Contribution to the economy of the destination country Environmental Effects = Cultural diversity and exchange None of the above = Remittances sent back to the country of origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic Effects = Brain drain in the country of origin Social Effects = Impact on biodiversity and ecosystem services Environmental Effects = Urbanization and strain on resources None of the above = Integration and assimilation challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neoclassical Economics Theory = Global economic structures New Economics of Labor Migration Theory = Household decisions Social Network Theory = Individual economic decisions World Systems Theory = Social networks and relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic Effects = Cultural diversity and exchange Social Effects = Brain drain in the country of origin Environmental Effects = Contribution to the economy of the destination country None of the above = Urbanization and strain on resources</p> Signup and view all the answers