The Global Migration

THE GLOBAL MIGRATION
CLASSIFICATION OF COUNTRIES
During Cold War
a. First World: high income and capital- rich states

b. Second World: former communist- socialist and industrial states
c. Third World: nations not aligned with the first and second worlds; also developing states
The American Era
a. Developed: countries with progressive economic and advanced technological infrastructures.

b. Developing: low-income countries with less developed industrial bases
Early on the American Era, there was still a concept of “underdeveloped” countries but was faced out thinking that this
certain term has a negative impact, so they changed it to “developing” instead to connote a positive meaning of the
word.
We need to understand these classifications for us to understand why people move. These reasons for moving,
though there are a lot of factors, most of these reasons are economic. As the world progresses, more and more
people are moving towards certain locations. The number of people moving out from one country to another is not
equal to the people moving in because of certain reasons.
MIGRATION
The movement of people from on place to another with intentions of settling, permanently or temporarily, at a new
location (geographic region).
Types of Migration
a. Internal Migration: the movement of people within one area or another in a country or state
b. International Migration: the movement over long distances and across borders- from one state to another
 Sometimes referred to as “external migration”
International Migration
5 Groups of International Migrants
a. Workers who stay in another country within a fixed period

 After that fixed period, they return to their country of origin and settle there.
 Temporary immigrants of a certain place
 Ex. OFWs
b. Permanent immigrants
 Have the intention to settle and find a home/ permanent job in a certain location with the hopes of settling
there permanently.
c. Illegal immigrants
 They are the ones who have the risk of being returned to their countries of origin
d. “Petitioned” migrants
 The “petitioner” files an immigration form to request benefits on behalf of another person (the
“beneficiary”)
e. Refugees
 “Asylum – seekers”
 People that need help from one country
Terms
 Migrants:
o People who change their country of residence for general reasons
o May it be temporary or permanent
 Refugees:
o People who unwillingly migrate usually because of war or oppression in the country of origin
o They migrate for safety
 Asylum - seekers:
o People who also unwillingly migrate usually to avoid unstable economic and political situations and for
better life quality
o Migrate for the betterment of their life
 Displaced Persons:
o People moving away from their home or region as a result of persecution, conflict, generalized violence or
human rights violations
o Refugees can also be considered as displaced persons
Countries Where Migrants Go
1. United States
2. Germany
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Russian Federation
5. United Kingdom
6. United Arab Emirates
7. France
8. Canada
9. Australia
10. Italy
Countries Where Immigrants Come From
1. India
2. Mexico
3. China
4. Russian Federation
5. Syrian Arab Republic
6. Bangladesh
7. Pakistan
8. Philippines
9. Afghanistan
10. Indonesia
It is noteworthy that Russian Federation is included on both lists. Russian Federation in the 90’s has been a country of
origin and destination for migrant workers. Basically, Russians that are moving out of Russia are in search for better
opportunities when the USSR is breaking down. It is a destination for citizens of their previous territories that wants to
find job opportunities in Russia
Reasons People Migrate
PUSH FACTOR PULL FACTOR

are factors in the
home country/ country
of origin
 few jobs  better health care
 war  job opportunities
 famine  education
 natural disasters  safety
Impacts of Migration
In Countries of Origin
1. Migration siphons qualified and dynamic workers resulting to brain drain.

2. Migration has led to the loss of professionals in certain key roles.
3. Migrants’ remittances help the economy.
4. Migrants may return with new skills
In Host Countries
1. Host countries may experience increasing costs of medical and educational services.
2. Migration may lead to religious and cultural conflicts
3. Migrants’ address labor and skill shortages in host countries
4. Migrants may contribute to a richer and more culturally diverse host country.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The process of trapping people through the use of violence, deception or coercion and exploiting them for financial or
personal gain.
Human Smuggling
A related practice which is characterized by the consent of the person being smuggles
Types of Human Trafficking
a. Trafficking of Children: the trafficking of children for child prostitution, child pornography, child labor, etc.
b. Sex Trafficking: sexual exploitation and forced labor in the sex industry with the use of physical coercion,
deception and bondage through forced debt.

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THE GLOBAL MIGRATION

During Cold War

a. First World: high income and capital- rich states

The American Era

a. Developed: countries with progressive economic and advanced technological infrastructures.

5 Groups of International Migrants

a. Workers who stay in another country within a fixed period

Countries Where Migrants Go

Countries Where Immigrants Come From

Reasons People Migrate

PUSH FACTOR PULL FACTOR

1. Migration siphons qualified and dynamic workers resulting to brain drain.

Types of Human Trafficking

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