Migration Push and Pull Factors

Assignment On Page 24b, create two pockets with green paper. Label one PUSH Factors and one PULL Factors. Cut pictures of push/pull factors from strips and sort into the appropriate pocket.

What is Migration? Permanent or semi-permanent relocation Domestically or internationally Affect economic structures, population densities, culture, and politics. Voluntary, forced, or reluctant

Push Factors A force which acts to drive people away from a place What are they? Examples A force which acts to drive people away from a place Persecution Lack of Safety Poverty Severe Weather War, civil unrest Lack of Education Lack of Employment High crime rates

Pull Factors A force that draws them to a new location. What are they? Examples A force that draws them to a new location. Potential/Better Jobs Safety Freedom Greater wealth/opportunity Friends Family

Push Factors Poor education systems and facilities, extreme weather conditions, limited healthcare, lacking infrastructure, civil unrest/war, lack of employment opportunities.

Pull Factors Promise of financial stability, Advanced education, Freedom from persecution, Job availability, modern healthcare, advanced infrastructure.