PUSH AND PULL FACTORS HANDOUT:
WHAT ARE THE SOME REASONS PEOPLE MOVE?
CHOOSING A LOCATION: PROJECT 06 - LESSON 04
In 1966, Everett S. Lee published A Theory of Migration. In this article,
Lee proposed the idea of Push and Pull factors.
Push factors are reasons people moveawayfrom a location.
Pull factors are reasons people movetoa location.
Locations usually have a mix of push and pull factors
EXAMPLES OF PUSH AND PULL FACTORS
PUSH FACTORS
• Not enough jobs
• Few opportunities
• Famine or drought
• Poor medical care
• Loss of wealth
• Natural disasters
• Lack of political or
religious freedom
• Pollution
• Poor housing
• Discrimination
• War
PULL FACTORS
• Job opportunities
• Better living conditions
• Political and/or religious
freedom
• Enjoyment
• Education
• Better medical care
• Attractive climates
• Security
• Family links
• Industry
• Better chances of
marrying
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