Essays about: "rural-urban migration"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 33 essays containing the words rural-urban migration.

  1. 6. Migration into Urban Areas: a Sociological and Micro Perspective : A thematic analysis of how migration is used as a tool to gain personal development in Zambia

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Juliette Iturralde Ulfsax; [2022]
    Keywords : Push and pull factor; symbolic capital; gender display; doing gender; urbanisation; migration;

    Abstract : The pace of urbanisation in less developed regions creates consequences which cause problems such as housing, overcrowding and lack of living standards in the urban areas. A problem connected more to developing countries than developed countries that earlier went through the same process. READ MORE

  3. 7. Translocal experiences of indigenous migrant students in Monterrey, Mexico

    University essay from

    Author : Maja Hellkvist; Beatrice Nordgård; [2021]
    Keywords : translocality; indigenous students; sense of belonging; sense of place; encounters with others; Monterrey;

    Abstract : Rural-urban migration has been increasing and is commonly seen in northern cities of Mexico.  Indigenous students do not always have opportunities to receive higher education in their communities, and therefore migrate to urban areas. After migrating they can face certain challenges navigating the urban lifestyle. READ MORE

  4. 8. Public Services and Migration : A comparison between Swedish rural and urban municipalities

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Louise Fyhr; [2020]
    Keywords : public services. migration. rural-urban differences; Tiebout model. Sweden;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine the relationship between expenditures on local public services and the net migration rate for Swedish urban and rural municipalities. Data from Statistics Sweden over all Swedish municipalities between 2004 and 2014 was used for the empirical analysis. READ MORE

  5. 9. Lingering Educational Inequities under the Chinese Hukou System: A Human Opportunities Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Isabelle Huiwen Iaw; [2019]
    Keywords : China; HOI; Hukou; Inequality of Opportunity; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : China, an Asian powerhouse, has reached record levels of economic growth since milestone market reforms started in the late 1970s. It is poised to enter the next phase of development to join the ranks of advanced nations. READ MORE

  6. 10. Food for Change: Exploring rural-urban linkages among youth in Guatemala

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Clara Axblad; [2018]
    Keywords : agriculture; communication; consumption; development; food; urbanization; Guatemala; rural-urban linkages;

    Abstract : As the world grapples with increasing urbanization, population growth, climate change and depleting natural resources, there is an increased recognition that more food will have to be produced with fewer resources while food consumption has to shift rapidly towards more sustainable patterns. Meanwhile, although many are willing to work in and innovate agricultural practices, young people in rural areas still struggle to access the resources needed to be part of this shift, not to mention to make a living. READ MORE