7.+Push+&+Pull+Factors

==Everett S. Lee’s (1966) laws divides factors causing migrations into two groups of factors: **push and pull factors**. Push factors are things that are unfavourable about the area that one lives in, and pull factors are things that attract one to another area ==


 * Push Factors **

Not enough jobs Few opportunities Primitive conditions Desertification Famine or drought Political fear or persecution Slavery or forced labor Poor medical care Loss of wealth Natural disasters Death threats Lack of political or religious freedom Pollution Poor housing <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Landlord/tenant issues <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Bullying <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Discrimination <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Poor chances of marrying <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Condemned housing (radon gas, etc.) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">War


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Pull Factors **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Job opportunities <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Better living conditions <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Political and/or religious freedom <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Enjoyment <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Education <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Better medical care <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Attractive climates <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Security <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Family links <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Industry <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Better chances of marrying

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Sources

<span style="font-family: 'arial','sans-serif';">Everett S Lee (1966). [|"A Theory of Migration"]. University of Pennsylvania. []. Retrieved February 13, 2010.

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