APHUG - Push and Pull Factors (Migration)

Political push and pull factors

People who oppose policies of the government often migrate because they face persecution, arrest, and discrimination (push)

Immigration

Migration to a new location

Emigration

Migration from a location

Push and pull factors can be...

- economic

- cultural (social)

- political

- environmental

- demographic

Migration is typically (voluntary/involuntary)

voluntary (in search of a better life)

The decision to move consists of two aspects: ...

- away from someplace (push factors, usually neg.)

- towards someplace (pull factors, usually pos.)

What is the number one reason people migrate?

Economic factors

Economic push and pull factors

- lack of jobs (push)

- economic opportunities (pull)

Cultural (social) push and pull factors

People often migrate when they experience discrimination and persecution because of their ethnicity, race, gender, or religion (push)

Environmental push and pull factors

People often migrate to escape from harm from natural disasters, drought, and other unfavorable conditions (push)

Demographic push and pull factors

- gender: young adult might not find someone to marry (push)

- young population: country faces risk of overpopulation (push)