Voluntary Migrations

Definition

Voluntary migrations are movements by individuals or groups who choose to relocate, often for economic or social reasons rather than being forced by conflict or persecution.

Analogy

Voluntary migration is like choosing to switch from one school to another because you believe the other school offers better opportunities for your education and future career.

Related terms

Push Factors: These are conditions that drive people away from their home region, just like a bad smell would make you leave a room.

Pull Factors: These are attractions that draw migrants towards certain regions, much like a delicious smell drawing you into a kitchen.

Internal Migration: This refers to moving within a country - think about moving houses within your city!