Demographic Transition Model (DTM) and Migration

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the Demographic Transition Model, Epidemiological Transition Model, migration drivers, and the characteristics of populations.

Demographic Transition Model (DTM)

A model that describes the and changes in population growth as a country develops economically.

Stage One of DTM

Characterized by high birth and death rates, leading to a stable and low population.

Industrial Revolution

A period that marked the transition to new manufacturing processes and was pivotal in moving societies from stage one to stage two of the DTM.

Stage Two of DTM

A phase where death rates decline due to improvements in healthcare and living conditions, while birth rates remain high.

Stage Three of DTM

A stage where birth rates decline as women gain access to education and employment.

Zero Population Growth (ZPG)

A condition where the number of people in a population neither grows nor shrinks, typically achieved when a couple has an average of two children.

Epidemiologic Transition Model (ETM)

A model that explains the change in the causes of death and disease as societies progress through development stages.

Pestilence and Famine

The characteristics of health crises in stage one of the ETM, where diseases and lack of food lead to high mortality.

Recuperating diseases

The condition in stage two of the ETM where disease prevalence diminishes due to better nutrition and hygiene.

Push and Pull Factors

Reasons that drive people away from their current location (push) or attract them to a new location (pull).

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

Individuals who are forced to flee their homes but remain within their country's borders.

Migration Characteristics by Ravenstein

A set of principles stating that most migrants are young males looking for work, and families are less likely to migrate.