Blog Post #18 - Introduction to Migration

December 13th, 2019

Introduction to Migration


          Migration is the permanent resettlement of a human population set. The two different types of migration are Internal and International. Internal migration is a permanent move within the same country. International migration is the permanent move from one country to another. Internal migration is more common than International migration. Emigrate is to leave one's country. Immigrate is to go to another country. Forced Migration means you have no choice to migrate. Some examples of forced migration include drought, hunger, and war. Voluntary Migration is when there is a choice to migrate. Some examples include better homes and employment opportunities. Interregional Migration is a movement from rural to suburban areas and is more common in developing nations. Intraregional Migration is a movement from one region to another which has common accessibilities and is more common in developed nations. The global pattern reflects migration tendencies from developing countries to developed countries. 
          Push and pull factors are factors which either forcefully push people into migration or attract them. Push factors are forceful factors that encourage people to leave where they are. Pull factors are positive factors that encourage people to migrate to a certain place. Some push factors include not enough jobs in the country they live in, poor medical care, and political fear. Some pull factors include job opportunities, education, and political and/or religious freedom. 
          Each year one million immigrants are allowed into the US. These immigrants fall into three categories. Family reunification which makes up 3/4 of the immigrants, specialized work which makes up 1/4, and diversity. Approximately 9% of the world's people are international migrants. 
Push Factors
  • Not enough jobs
  • Few opportunities
  • Poor medical care
  • Not being able to practice religion
  • Loss of wealth
  • Natural Disasters
  • Threats to self or family
  • Pollution
  • Poor housing
  • Landlords
  • Bullying 
  • Political fear
  • Poor chances of finding a partner

Pull Factors
  • Job opportunities
  • Better living conditions
  • Political and/or religious freedom
  • Enjoyment
  • Education
  • Better medical care
  • Security
  • Family links
  • Better chances of finding a partner

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