What are push and pull factors?
Pull Factor- a factor that induces people to move to a new location
Push Factor- a factor that induces people to leave old residencies
give examples of push factors that are cultural/political
Political persecution, racism, religious persecution, totalitarianism
Give examples of pull factors that cultural/political
Freedom, democracy, be near family
Give examples of push factors that are environmental
Natural disasters such as flooding, earthquakes, hurricanes, lack of water for agriculture
Give examples of pull factors that are environmental
Pleasant weather, plentiful water supply, few natural disaster
Give examples of push factors that are economic
Few job opportunities
Give examples of pull factors that are economic
Opportunities for economic growth, jobs, freedom to choose occupation, opportunity for success
In Europe what are two characteristics of migrant workers
workers Work low status, low skilled jobs
-send remittances back home