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Lee ’ s Model of Migration

Lee ’ s Model of Migration. Push / Pull Factors. Push Factors: induce people to move out of their current location. Ex: poverty, political instability, religious intolerance. Pull Factors: induce people to move to new location.

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Lee ’ s Model of Migration

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  1. Lee’s Model of Migration

  2. Push / Pull Factors • Push Factors: induce people to move out of their current location. Ex: poverty, political instability, religious intolerance. • Pull Factors: induce people to move to new location. Ex. Democratic gov., thriving economies, job opportunities.

  3. Simple Migration Model Migration PUSH Origin PULL Destination

  4. - - + + + + - - + + + + - - Characteristics • Every location has a range of attributes. - negative + positive 0 neutral • Different people will have different perceptions of the push / pull factors.

  5. - - + + + + - - + + + + - - Lee’s Model of Migration Intervening Obstacles Destination Origin • Could include: • Mountains • Sea • Borders • Rivers • Distance

  6. The Decision • People will decide based on certain criteria • Are the push factors enough to force me to move? • [Forced Migration] • Are the pull factors enough to entice me to move? • [Voluntary Migration] • Do the intervening obstacles make migration worth while? • Is there somewhere closer on the route that I like? • [Intervening Opportunity]

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