https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7UpUwe-Wek

Quotes from the Film

“They don’t belong here” “They are spending so much money to keep

them here when they could be spending it on other things. At least they are keeping them separate from us.”

“A lot of bad things have started to happen” “They must just go. I don’t know where they

must go, but they must go.”

What are historical/modern day examples of this type of sentiment?

Warm-up

What are our responsibilities toward refugees from other countries?

What degree of authority/control should governments have over a population and migrations?

Why do we appear to be predisposed to disliking those who are not like us, but who are “other”?

How do we (humans) make people “other”? What are people really afraid of?

Human Migration

Migration A type of mobility

Migration is a permanent move to a new location

Emigration – number of people leaving a geographic area

Immigration – is the number of people entering a geographic area

Net migration is the difference between the number of people entering a geographic area (immigrants) and those leaving (emigrants)

Key Issues: Migration

Why do people migrate?What obstacles do migrants

face?Why do people migrate

within a country?

Push and Pull factors

Think to yourself why people would want to migrate to a different place

These are called PULL factors – they are attractive factors that the place offers

Now think about the location in which you live now… what about this place do you want to leave behind?

These are called PUSH factors – reasons why you want to move to a new location

Push Factors

Poor economy – no jobs

Crime Racism Environmental Factors No space Political instability Health issues Forced migration

(refugees)

Pull Factors

Thriving or growing economy

Nice homes, spaces to live

Acceptance and tolerance

Healthier Weather/ climate/

environment

Refugee

A refugee is a person who… owing well founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion, is outside of the country of his nationality and is unable, or owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself to the protection of that country.

- United Nations Convention 1977

Map of Refugees in 2011

Global Migration Patterns

What do you notice about these patterns?

The major flow of migrations are from developing countries into developed countries.

Developing countries- a country having a standard of living or level of industrial development well below that possible with financial or technical aid.

Developed countries- a country with a lot of industrial development and a higher standard of living.

See tables A, B, and C

Where Are Migrants Distributed?

Regions with Net Out - Migration: Asia, Africa, and Latin America

Regions with Net In - Migration: North America, Europe, and Oceania The U.S. has the largest foreign-born population

Migration to U.S., by region of origin

Most migrants to the U.S. were from Europe until the 1960s. Since

then, Latin America and Asia have become the main sources.

“Looking Backward”: Source –Puck Magazine, January 11, 1893; Joseph Keppler

Undocumented Immigration

U.S. States as Immigrant Destinations

California is the destination of about 25% of all U.S. immigrants; another 25%

go to New York and New Jersey. Other important destinations include Florida

Texas, and Illinois.

Pros and Cons of Immigration

In what ways is immigration a good thing for a country/region?

In what ways is immigration a negative thing for a country/region?

BBC table

Other Cons

Some are concerned that illegal immigrants will cause a strain on the American taxpayer due to a lack of insurance and the number of illegal immigrants in American prisons.

Some believe immigrants lead to an increase in crime.

Another Consequence: Brain Drain Countries give preference to skilled workers, U.S. immigration policy contributes to a brain drain, which is a large – scale emigration by talented people. Nearly one-fourth of all legal immigrants to the United States have attended graduate school, compared to less than one-tenth of native – born Americans.

What affect does that have on other countries?

Immigration will continue to be a polarizing issue in America and abroad.

In current U.S. politics (politifacts)

Current Events

BBC Migration to Europe explained in graphics