Attitudes to Migrants (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Xenophobia meaning
Xenophobia meaning
Unreasonable fear/distrust/hatred of foreigners
Attitudes towards migrants range
Attitudes towards migrants range
Spectrum: very positive to extremely negative
Knowing immigrants personally causes...
Knowing immigrants personally causes...
More positive attitudes, less threat perception
Britain: % wanting skilled migrant priority
Britain: % wanting skilled migrant priority
70% wanted govt to prioritise skilled migrants
NZ: % saying immigrants made contributions
NZ: % saying immigrants made contributions
81% agreed immigrants made important contributions
US: % wanting migrants to adopt American culture
US: % wanting migrants to adopt American culture
64% of non-immigrants believed this
Factors linked to positive migrant views (NZ)
Factors linked to positive migrant views (NZ)
Higher education & income levels
2008 SA xenophobic attacks: death toll
2008 SA xenophobic attacks: death toll
Over 60 deaths, hundreds injured
Where 2008 SA attacks began
Where 2008 SA attacks began
Alexandra township near Johannesburg
Who was attacked in 2008 SA violence
Who was attacked in 2008 SA violence
Immigrants from Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe