4.4& 4.7-Reasons for population growth, migration and inequality

Sort the reasons for national and international migration in Birmingham

Groups:

(a) National migration

,

(b) International migration

• Migration to retire- elderly leave Birmingham to live in towns on the south coast of England

• Shortage of workers- UK encouraged immigration from former colonies to fill jobs

• Conflict- people fleeing fighting for safety

• Education- young people searching for a degree level of education

• Better job prospects- young people in search of better job opportunities

• Seeking better jobs and better standards of living

True or False- Reasons for migration in Birmingham.

1. 1. Many migrants come from North America to seek better standards of living. The majority of the immigrants are young, 80% aged 18-35. ​ (a)   ​

2. 2. When there was a shortage of workers, the UK government encouraged people from former colonies to come and fill jobs that the UK people didn't want to do. ​ (b)  

3. 3. People fled countries such as Afghanistan, Syria and Ukraine to seek safety from the fighting. ​ (c)   ​

4. 4. Birmingham is the biggest student city in the UK with 12 universities and 100,000 students. ​ (d)  

5. 5. Birmingham is the 2nd biggest student city with 8 universities and 80,000 students, ​ (e)  

• False
• True

Age structure- Order the sentences to create a developed impact of migration on Birmingham

• 70% of the population is under 45.

• This will benefit Birmingham as they have an increased pool of labour.

• However, it also results in high levels of unemployment as there are not enough jobs.

Housing- Order the sentences to create a developed impact of migration on Birmingham

• There is a strain on the housing stock – the city needs 4,000 homes per year over the next 10 years.

• This has led to an increase in construction jobs, however these jobs are temporary.

• Although, the construction has not kept up with the demand, resulting in people living in sub-standard housing.

Ethnicity- Order the sentences to create a developed impact of migration on Birmingham

• Multicultural societies are created as Birmingham has a large number of international migrants. 47% of people are from ethnic groups other than white.

• As a result the local communities benefit from the increased diversity of culture.

• However, tensions between the migrants and the existing residents may arise due to a variety of reasons, such as the language barrier and intolerance towards different customs and beliefs. 

Services- Order the sentences to create a developed impact of migration on Birmingham

• Having more people in the city is putting increased pressure on key services, such as GP's and schools.

• This has resulted in long waiting lists for patients, and students not getting their first choice school.

• However, the increase in demand for these services, does create more jobs.

Housing- Fill in the gaps to explain the impacts of migration on Mexico City

Migrants from the countryside are forced to ​ (a)   build homes out of waste materials on the edge of the city (2/3 of the population live in slums). Sewage often ​ (b)   the water supply so diseases such as typhoid and ​ (c)   are an issue. However, the government is trying to change this by building lower income housing developments on the edge of the city. These houses are ​ (d)   , but the cost leaves little for food, clothing, utility bills, commuting and ​ (e)   .

• illegally
• pollutes
• cholera
• subsidised
• healthcare

Age structure- Fill in the gaps to explain the impacts of migration on Mexico City

Many migrants moving to the city are ​ (a)   adults, resulting in a ​ (b)   population. This ​ (c)   Mexico City as they have an increased pool of ​ (d)   . However, there is a lack of jobs, resulting in ​ (e)   levels of unemployment and crime.

• young
• youthful
• benefits
• labour
• high
• low
• unemployment 
• aging

Services- Fill in the gaps to explain the impacts of migration on Mexico City

The city generates ​ (a)   tonnes of rubbish every year but only ​ (b)   is collected.

The rest is left to ​ (c)   on the streets, waterways and drains where it clogs the system and results in ​ (d)   pollution. This increases the presence of water ​ (e)   diseases such as cholera.

• 53 million
• 15 million tonnes
• rot
• water
• borne
• air
• thrive

Ethnicity- Fill in the gaps to explain the impacts of migration on Mexico City

Migrants from the ​ (a)   , France and Germany have migrated to Mexico City resulting in a variety of ​ (b)   groups. However, they live in the ​ (c)   homes close to the city centre. This ​ (d)   social ​ (e)   .

• enables
• USA
• ethnic
• richer
• prevents
• cohesion
• poorer