Chain Migration
Definition
Chain migration is a process where migrants from a particular town follow others from that town to a particular destination. The decision to migrate is influenced by family or friends who have already migrated.
Analogy
Think of chain migration like dominoes falling. One person moves (the first domino falls), then their family or friends see the benefits and decide to move too (the next dominos fall), creating a chain reaction.
Related terms
Family Reunification: This refers to the immigration policy that allows for the families of immigrants who have settled in a new country to join them. It's one of the driving forces behind chain migration.
Push-Pull Factors: These are reasons why people leave their home country (push factors) and why they choose a specific country as their destination (pull factors). For example, economic opportunities can be both push and pull factors in chain migration.
Migration Stream: This term refers to the path taken by groups of migrants from their origin to their destination. In chain migration, there's often a well-trodden migration stream between specific towns or regions.
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- Based on the text, what pattern does 'chain migration' typically follow?
- How does chain migration influence patterns of human settlement?
- What is the major consequence of chain migration on destination regions?
- What is an instance where chain migration was prominently observed?
- What two historical examples best illustrate the concept of chain migration?
- Which European historical event is an example of chain migration?
- What historical migration pattern illustrates chain migration?
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