Cultural Geography
Analyze a provided case study utilizing scholarly resources and the theories presented in the unit. This will help you develop a deeper understanding of the practical applications of the theories discussed throughout our course and encourage critical thinking.
Internal Migration Case Study
We discussed in the unit lesson that most migration is internal, and there are three main reasons why people move internally in their country: age, employment, and a location’s physical environment.
For this assignment, you will complete a case study in which you explore the impact of internal migration on your state or a state where you previously resided.
Begin with a brief introduction, then address the following:
• How has the population changed in your state over the past 5 years?
• Is your state gaining or losing residents?
• Where are the residents mainly coming from or going to?
• What are the push-and-pull factors accounting for the population changes?
• What security risks might be involved?
• What are some of the cultural impacts of population changes experienced in your state?
• How has the relationship between landscape and culture changed?
Conclude your paper with a section discussing your own internal migration story. Have you moved within or between states? What were the push-and-pull factors relating to your move or moves? If you have not moved, please list some of the factors that have kept you from moving.
Sample Answer
Introduction
Kenya, like many developing countries, has experienced significant internal migration in recent decades. This movement of people within the country has been driven by a variety of factors, including economic opportunities, social changes, and environmental challenges. This case study explores the impact of internal migration on Kisumu County, a major urban center in western Kenya.