Impact of Counter Migration on Racial Patterns (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What does counter migration refer to?
What does counter migration refer to?
Movement back to origin countries or new areas
What major political change drove post-WWII counter migration?
What major political change drove post-WWII counter migration?
End of colonial empires
In what year did British colonial rule end in India?
In what year did British colonial rule end in India?
1947
During which decades did Caribbean workers migrate to Britain?
During which decades did Caribbean workers migrate to Britain?
1950s and 1960s
What ship gave the Windrush Generation its name?
What ship gave the Windrush Generation its name?
Empire Windrush
Why did Britain encourage Caribbean migration in the post-war period?
Why did Britain encourage Caribbean migration in the post-war period?
To address severe labour shortages
What is the brain drain phenomenon?
What is the brain drain phenomenon?
Migration of skilled workers from their homelands
What % of Indian adults moving to the US in 2022 held graduate or professional degrees?
What % of Indian adults moving to the US in 2022 held graduate or professional degrees?
49%
Which countries received large numbers of Vietnamese refugees after the Vietnam War?
Which countries received large numbers of Vietnamese refugees after the Vietnam War?
United States and Australia
How did post-war counter migration affect racial structures?
How did post-war counter migration affect racial structures?
Challenged existing racial hierarchies
What did counter migration contribute to through cross-cultural interactions?
What did counter migration contribute to through cross-cultural interactions?
Globalisation of cultures
What debates did immigrant influx from former colonies spark in European countries?
What debates did immigrant influx from former colonies spark in European countries?
Multiculturalism and integration policies