Human Migration Francisci WG.6

What is Human Migration? Human Migration:  is the movement by people from one place to another with the intentions of settling, permanently in the new location. The movement is often over long distances and from one country to another, but internal migration is also possible.

What is a Pull Factor? Pull Factor: Condition that attracts a person to a new country or region resulting in migration to that new region.

Examples of Pull Factors Climate

Examples of Pull Factors Land availability

Examples of Pull Factors Economic Opportunity: Freedom to own one’s own business Religious Freedom (or freedom in general)

Examples of Pull Factors Ethnic/Family Ties Medical Care/Medicine

Examples of Pull Factors Safety/Protection Fair or just government

Examples of Pull Factors Better quality of life Arable Land: Fertile soil which crops can be raised.

What is a Push Factor? Push Factor: Condition that forces a person to leave his or her home country and migrate to another country or region.

Examples of Push Factors Unemployment Poverty

Examples of Push Factors Religious Persecution Corrupt Government

Examples of Push Factors Poor/No Education Conflict/Wars

Examples of Push Factors Lack of Medical Care Natural Disasters

Examples of Push Factors Environmental Degradation

What is Cultural Diffusion? Cultural Diffusion: Spread of culture from one country to others around the world. Examples: Popularization of other cultures’ traditions in the U.S. Diffusion of U.S. culture to other regions of the world

Impact of Human Migration Language: When humans migrate, they bring their language with them Religious Freedom: When humans migrate they bring their religion with them

Impact of Human Migration Traditions: Humans continue to practice traditions when they migrate Cultural Landscape: The culture of a place may change with the migration of people