Forced Migration
Definition
Forced migration occurs when individuals must leave their homes due to factors outside their control such as war, natural disasters or persecution.
Analogy
Picture being in a movie theater enjoying a film when suddenly the fire alarm goes off. You didn't choose for this interruption but now you have no choice but to evacuate - that's forced migration on an individual level.
Related terms
Refugees: These are individuals who have been forced out of their home country due to fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality etc., much like someone who has been evicted from their home because they were targeted unfairly by others.
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs): IDPs are individuals who have had to flee their homes due external threats but remain within their own country’s borders – similar to having move from your bedroom into the basement because there was a leaky roof above your bed.
Asylum Seekers: These are individuals who have left their home country due to fear of persecution and seek protection in another country, like someone seeking shelter at a friend's house after being kicked out of their own home.
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- What is an example of what would cause forced migration?
- Which of the following is an example of forced migration?
- Why does forced migration often lead to global cultural diversity?
- What is a famous example of forced migration in human history?
- Which major historical event is an example of forced migration?
- How does "forced migration" differ from voluntary migration?
- What's a primary reason for forced migration?
- What was the primary cause of forced migration during the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
- Nazi Germany's policies led to a significant forced migration for which group during World War II?
- Which of the following is an example of forced migration in history?
- Which country has seen significant forced migration due to the Syrian Civil War?
- During which historical event did significant forced migration occur as millions fled war-torn Europe?
- Which event led to a large-scale forced migration within the United States during the 1930's?
- Which factor most significantly contributes to forced migration?
- Which human factor is most likely to cause forced migration in an authoritarian regime?
- In the context of forced migration, which factor is most likely to lead refugees to return home?
- What is the primary difference between forced migration and voluntary migration?
- How does forced migration differ significantly from internal displacement?
- Which scenario best represents a situation of forced migration?
- What is a historical example of forced migration that happened due to religious persecution?
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