Migration
Pull Factors
Push Factors
War or conflict
Natural disasters
Religious, ethnic or cultural discrimination
Political persecution or repressive systems
Human rights abuses
Economic and work oppurtunities
Better standard of living
Culture of respect or tolerance
Political stability and increased freedoms.
Protection of human rightd
Main Three Categories
Economic Migrants
Asylum Seekers
Refugees
People who have a fear of being presecuted for reasons sucha s race and religion, unable to live safely in their own country.
People who move to another country for work or economic oppurtunities.
They leave their country of origin due to persecution or fear of persecution and have formally applied for asylum and their application is yet to be concluded.
Benefits
They help the economy grow through work, tax, shopping and rent.
They may have specialist skills in shortage areas like teaching and medicine.
Diversity and tolerance are enhanced with it being more around and the sharing of cultures becomes more common.
Challenges/Disadvantages
Population growth which impacts the demand on things like housing and the NHS.
Rates of pay may reduce if migrants work for lower wages.
Challenges may cause tension and increase support for extremist groups.