some pointers on migration

which are the strongest pull factors for migrants?

you could link migration with topics like
1 courage 2 population 3 economy 4 education

In deciding whether to emigrate or otherwise, the following factors play a part:
 personal perception of homeland
 rational analysis of situation
 personality / nature of individual

Opinions of the following people will be considered:
 those who have left one’s country
 those who are adamant on staying
 citizens of other countries

FOR THE POINTS MADE BELOW - THINK OF EXAMPLES

1. Social conditions in one’s country may paint a more favourable picture of other countries:
- economic instability
- poverty
- bureaucracy
- crime
Though one has no full knowledge of the situation in other countries, when plagued with such problems in one’s own, the former would seem more appealing to the individual.

2 Sometimes the situation in one’s homeland is so bad that the only logical decision is to leave to seek opportunities elsewhere.
- overcrowding
- unemployment
- moral decadence
- rampant poverty


At times, the impetus to leave is motivated by one’s own desire for a change in environment or a challenge or two.

The above three factors involve a personal analysis. One makes the decision based on the merits of the situation itself or one’s personality.

However, in some cases, individuals tend to assess situations based on what other people have to say about the above factors or what they have already done when faced with similar situations.

1. Despite knowing fully well the current situation in one’s country, it is what others say about it that increases the fear to stay and hence influences one to leave:
- people from more developed countries paint an exaggerated picture of the situation -

people who have left assert that they feel lucky to have left before it is too late.

2. The media may also create a more hopeful scenario of other countries, taking advantage of the overwhelming conditions in a country.
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A. FACTORS THAT MAY PERSUADE ONE TO STAY:
- high living standard in Singapore
- low crime rate / reasonably high level of security
- good education system
- stable economy
- reliable government / political stability
- Government’s plea for local talents to return after studying abroad etc.
- instability even in more developed countries in Europe and Asia


B. FACTORS THAT MAY INFLUENCE ONE TO LEAVE
- current regional economic crisis
- Brain drain of local talents (lucrative offers overseas / aspirations to fulfill)
- Public perception that the government is too paternalistic or authoritarian
- Education system - too stressful/stifling/no creativity
- Society too competitive
- High cost of living; too expensive to own cars compared to Australia/USA, limited land space which results in unaffordable property.
- Climate too hot and humid
- Availability of jobs/careers overseas e.g. research avenues
- External threats (e.g. water issue)
- Globalization leads to businesses being set up abroad and jobs