Why People Move

Send us Fan Mail One of the most useful ways to understand migration is through the push-pull model. Push factors are conditions that encourage or force people to leave their home country or region. Pull factors are conditions that attract people to a new destination. In reality, migration decisions are usually influenced by a combination of both. For example, a young person from a rural village might leave because there are few employment opportunities at home (a push factor) while being attracted by the prospect of higher wages and better education in a city (a pull factor). Let’s explore these factors in more detail. Support the show Check out my website, Facebook groups and other social media. www.ritchiecunningham.com Geography Expert Substack | Ritchie Cunningham | Substack Geography Expert - Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/3514097965371452 UK Geography teachers | Facebook Twitter - @RRitchieC YouTube Geography Expert@geographyexpert BlueSky @geographyexpert.bsky.social Threads cunninghamritchie LinkedIn (7) Ritchie Cunningham | LinkedIn Thank you for listening