Step Migration
Definition
Step Migration is when an individual or group migrates through stages instead of going directly from start point to end point. They might stop at several places along the way before reaching their final destination.
Analogy
Imagine step migration like climbing up stairs. You don't jump straight from the bottom stair to the top; you climb each step one at a time until you reach your goal at the top.
Related terms
Intervening Opportunity: An opportunity that arises during step migration which causes someone migrating towards another place, usually further away, but decides instead to settle at this intervening location because it offers advantages such as job opportunities or better living conditions.
Rural-to-Urban Migration: A common form of step migration where individuals move from rural areas towards urban centers in stages. They might first move to a smaller town, then a larger city, and finally a metropolis.
Transnational Migration: This refers to the process of migrating from one country to another. Step migration can often be transnational, with individuals moving between countries in stages.
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