2 - Population and Migration
Video Introductions to Population and Migration Concepts
World in Last 200 Years
This quickly describes the patterns that will help explain the populations and demographics of various countries. (demographics - statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it. )
Are you typical?
This information is now 7 years old, but you will get the idea.
Tracking World Migration
Some of the information might surprise. When we look at the global scale, our view of migration may change.
2018 Update
International Organization for Migration: The United Nations Migration Agency provides some numbers from 2017.
Why people migrate
A look at the three major reasons people migrate. Some of the locations and destinations may surprise you.
Shared folder for Unit 2
Useful Websites for Population Statistics
CIA World Factbook
US Census Bureau International Database
- Data Tool - select the type of information and county(ies), statistic, year(s), etc. to see the data; https://www.census.gov/data-tools/demo/idb/informationGateway.php
- Overview Page - besides the tools, there are also reports and explanations of the information https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/international-programs/about/idb.html
Gapminder
- Tools - fancy graphs and data representation; https://www.gapminder.org/tools/
- Data - just the numbers without the charts and graphs; https://www.gapminder.org/data/
YouTube Playlists
Quizlet Sets
Population
- Vocab: Teacher Created (41 terms): https://quizlet.com/_3xkzz
- Vocab: Student Created (42 terms): https://quizlet.com/_hkrci
Migration
- Vocab: Teacher Created (50 terms): https://quizlet.com/_4e1n9
- Vocab: Student Created (32 terms): https://quizlet.com/_4dgdq
Pro-Natalist Policies in Action
By specifically denying pregnant women referrals to sites that provide abortions, the government establishes a policy that favors more children being born. The article mentions additional ways the government is favoring pro-natalist policies.
If we connect this to gender and development, how does this impact the gender development equality index? Women in the workforce? Increased patriarchal action?
If we consider culture, the government is channeling more money to religious organizations with this policy, how will this impact religion? How does it impact the concept of nationalism and patriotism in the United States that attempts to adhere to the separation of church and state?
Rohingya
This Al-Jazeera article provides some key details to help understand some basic information like:
- Who the Rohingya are
- The issue of recognition in Myanmar
- How they have been persecuted
- Myanmar's response
- Bangladesh's response
- And other issues
Rohingya refugees speak to their experience
The Guardian produced this video.
A Look at Myanmar's perspective
BBC News produced this report.
Reporter Speaks about Recent visit to Myanmar
From the Canadian Broadcasting Company
Global Warming and Refugees
Connecting Climate Change and Refugees
University of London professor Dr. David Cantor provides a brief introduction to the issues surrounding refugees who have been displaced from their homes due to global warming or natural disasters.
CBS Explores a Disappearing Country
The people of Kiribati, a remote Pacific island nation, are among the first people in the world to be displaced by climate change and sea level rise
Migrant Worker Issues
The following videos highlight a specific issue migrants face in the Middle East.
Vice News Explores the Issue
Dubai, U.A.E.
Al-Jazeera highlights Human Rights Violations
United Arab Emirates
British Agency: Channel 4 News
Saudi Arabia
US Immigration Issues
This Los Angles Times article does a lovely job in this article looking at the trends in United States immigration and the attitudes towards those immigrants.
