Global Patterns of Migration

1.     The number of international migrants globally in 2019: 272 million (3.5% of the world’s population) • 52 per cent of international migrants were male; 48 per cent were female.  • 74 per cent of all international migrants were of working age (20–64 years). 2.     India continued to be the largest country of origin of international migrants  • India had the largest number of migrants living...

Consequences or Effects of Migration

1.     Social Consequence of Migration:     Social Aspect Place of Origin Place of Destination 1.     Infrastructure Less focus will be given in the development of infrastructure. The developed infrastructure will be used less. There will be lack of infrastructure. 2.     Security There will...

Some important Terminologies about Migration

Absentee: According to the census of 2011:Any member of a household who has been abroad for six or more months prior to the time of enumeration. Migrants are counted at the destination and, hence, are all living within the country whereas absentees, although enumerated at the place of origin, denote only external migrants. The census deals with immigrants as a separate category. Asylum seeker – An individual who is seeking international protection....

Migrants and their Characteristcs

Migrant Person who moves away from his/her usual place of residence whether within a country or across an international border temporarily or permanently due to variety of reasons. This term includes a number of well defined categories of people such as migrant workers, smuggled migrants, international students. Characteristics of Migrant: a.Social Characteristics 1. Sometimes migrants are not accepted by the society easily. 2. Migrants have...