Social Studies Unit 1

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Turangawaewae

A place to stand or a place to call home

Homogenous Society

A society with a common culture, language, or ethnicity.

Immigration

Movement of people from one country to another to settle there permanently.

Migration

Movement of people from one place to another

Difference between Immigration and migration

Immigration specifically refers to the movement of individuals into a new country to settle, while migration can refer to movement within or between different regions or countries, not necessarily for permanent settlement.

Emigration

Leave one’s country to live in another

The difference between Emigration and Immigration

Emigration means to exit the country and immigration means to enter

Migration is the general term for moving around regions or countries

Net Migration

Immigration minus emigration

Lee’s Migration Model

A theoretical framework that explains the patterns and factors influencing migration, developed by sociologist Everett Lee. It includes elements such as push and pull factors, intervening obstacles, and personal motivations.