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

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/wfbExt/region_afr.html

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

Trump Administration Blocks Funds for Planned Parenthood and Others Over Abortion ReferralsThe new rule would steer federal family planning funds under Title X to anti-abortion and faith based groups.

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.

Google Sites

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