Migration Case Studies

Since we have been studying migration into Germany I thought this might be of interest to some.
1989: Berliners celebrate the fall of the Wall
It had been erected in 1961 on the orders of East Germany's former leader Walter Ulbricht stop people leaving for West Germany.
Since 1949 about 2.5 million people had fled East Germany.
After 1961, the Wall and other fortifications along the 860-mile (1,380-kilometre) border shared by East and West Germany have kept most East Germans in.
Many of those attempting to escape have been shot dead by border guards.
Watch the video here
Read also this case study of a Mexican family who have moved to USA – Think Ugly Betty! You can see why they think life is better for them in their new home but what problems are there and what effect did the move have on Mexico?

Heres another example of migration – this time in China. How do the family feel about dad working a long way from home? Are there any advantages of this move? Migrant workers commonly live in communal accommodation.