each migration flow produces a movement in the opposite direction
counter migration
when people migrate away from somewhere
emigrate migration
model assumes that the size and distance between 2 cities or countries will influence the amount of interaction
Gravity model of migration
barriers that make reaching their desired destination more difficult
intervening obstacles
argues that countries in stages 2 and 3 of the demographic transition model experience rapid population growth
migration transition model
negative circumstances, events, or conditions present where they live that compels a person to leave
push factor
usually choose a destination based on its positive condition and circumstances
pull factor
includes migration both within countries- rural residents of India moving to Indian cities
Rural to urban migration
immigrants moving back to their former home
return migration
process in which migrates reach their eventual destination through a series of smaller moves
step migration
people who move in do so in search of a better life. A movement by choice
voluntary migration
is protection granted by one country to an immigrant from another country who has legitimate fear of harm or death if he or she returns
Asylum
explains many patterns of migration and help migrants transition into the receiving country
chain migration
are also transnational migrants who relocate to a new country to provide labor that isn’t available locally
guest workers
migration that is involuntary; meaning migrants have no choice but to move
forced migration
intend to return to their homes once danger has passed. if these migrants move to another part of the same country
internally displaced persons (IDPS)
is used to describe movement that occurs within a country
internal migration
if they crossed the international border
refugee
the process of herders moving with their animals to different pastures during different seasons
Transhumance
is when people move from one country to another, or internationally rather then internally
transnational migration
occurs when people chose to relocate
voluntary migration
migration out of the country is made up of many highly skilled people
brain drain
neighborhood filled the same ethnic group, to add to cultural richness
ethnic enclaves
money sent to their families and friends in the country and left
remittances