Emigrant workers may send money home to families in their home nations, which can be an important source of income to these countries.
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The creation of a multi-ethnic (culturally mixed) society increases understanding and tolerance of other cultures.
Negatives of migration for the migrant
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Immigrants can face discrimination, or be accused of lowering wages or of being associated with crime.
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For the economies of the country of origin, emigration can lead to a loss of well-educated young people (brain drain). This can have negative impacts on population growth and development in the country of origin.
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Migration of men and young families can cause a loss of cultural leadership and traditions in the country of origin.
Go to YouTube and look up ‘Pitching Up / The Guardian’ (15.29) to see an interesting short documentary on what is called ‘Ireland’s most ethnically diverse town’. Before you watch it, have a guess at what county this town might be in.
1. What effect does globalisation have on migration? 2. Explain one positive and one negative impact of migration for the migrant.
3. Are there people in your town/area who were born in another country? Can you list the countries they have come from?
