Pull factors to USA

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 470.

Push factors from Mexico

Mexico to USA migration

Disadvantages faced by countries of destination

Advantages to the country of destination

· Source of manual workers who are prepared to work dirty low paid jobs e.g. farming, construction and cleaning.

· Also source of skilled workers who are added to skilled workforce 'Brain Gain' e.g. teachers, nurses and lawyers (baseball players!)

· New cultures e.g. food and dance, Pupasas are sold in the US

· Improved links with source countries, possible new markets e.g. El Salvador buys US products and franchises e.g. Burger King and Starbucks.

· Possible racial tension. US citizens will often blame Central Americans for taking their jobs.

· Inflation caused by increase demand

· Pressure on schools and hospitals. In parts of California over half of people speak Spanish, this can cause problems for schools, hospitals, etc.

· Possible unemployment

· Pressure on housing,electricity, water, etc.

· Increased congestion and pollution

· Poor medical facilities- 1800 per doctor

· Low paid jobs - (GNP = $3,750)

· Adult literacy rates 55%- poor education prospects

· Life expectancy 72 yrs

· 40% Unemployed

· 42,000 violent drugs deaths since 2006

· Excellent medical facilities - 400 per doctor

· Well paid jobs - GNP = $24,750)

· Adult literacy rates 99% - good education prospects

· Life expectancy 76 yrs

· Low crime rates

· Many jobs available for low paid workers such as Mexicans