AP HG Vocab (11/13)

Migration

The permanent or semi permanent relocation of people from one place to another

Immigrate

To move to a country from somewhere else

Emigrate

To move away from a country to somewhere else

Internal Migration

The permanent or semipermanent movement of individuals within a country

Transnational Migration

The permanent or semipermanent movement of individuals between countries

Forced Migration

A type of migration where people do not choose to relocate, but do so under threat of violence

Examples of Forced Migration

• People are compelled to move due to war, exile, persecution, etc.

• Sub-types: Slavery, refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons

Voluntary Migration

Migration done by choice

Examples of Voluntary Migration

• People are compelled to move to seek out better opportunities or a better quality of life

• Sub-types: Chain, step, guest worker, transhumance

Push Factor

Negative circumstances, events, or conditions present where someone lives that make them want to leave, pushes people away from a place

Examples of Push Factors

Lack of work/educational opportunities, conflict between classes or ethnicity, government instability, extreme climate

Pull Factors

Positive conditions and circumstances that draw people to choose a destination, pulls people toward another place

Examples of Pull Factors

More work/ educational opportunities, Presence of friends and family, Government stability, Abundance of natural resources

Intervening Obstacles

Barriers that make it difficult for migrants to reach their desired destinations

Examples of Intervening Obstacles

Lack of funds for the journey or to start a new life at their destination, disapproval from family and friends, inability to obtain a passport or visa (financial or political reasons)

Intervening Opportunities

Something that causes a migrant to choose a destination other than the one they originally intended

Examples of Intervening Opportunities

Finding a new job along the migration, forming a relationship with someone along the migration route and following their path instead, finding free or affordable housing along the migration route