From the Human Geography textbook, the term “refugee” is used in relation to the topic of migration. “Refugee” refers to an individual that flees to another country out of concern for personal safety or to avoid persecution. Some of the refugees have also been mercilessly displaced and forced to leave their own country.
In essence, there are many political, social and environmental reasons that influence the refugees to flee from their respective countries. Firstly, one of the political reason that impacts the refugee is the political persecution or political imprisonment. For instance, in certain countries, the citizen that shows objection towards the government’s ideology will be held in prison. The citizen then become so disappointed and …show more content…
The political conflict that is happening in Syria is well known globally. The war in Syria has been happening for five years and has claimed the life of more than a quarter million of Syrians. The internal war involves to parties that is the Baathist Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad forces and the opposition Free Syrian Army (ISIS). Because of the war, many families have been killed while their homes were destroyed. It is very devastating that children are also the majority victim of the war. The serious political issue has led to some other environmental issues. In the aftermath of the war, the Syrians have to face food insecurities, lack of water, lack of medical care and the abolishment of the infrastructures in the country. Therefore, many of the Syrians have become refugees that flee from their county to seek help and shelter from other countries in the world. Germany and Canada are among the countries that welcome and accept the Syrian refugees. On the other hand, the countries that receives the refugees will be impacted as well. The receiving country will have to fork out more financial aid in order to provide additional medical, education, housing and food cost for the refugee. The demand for goods and services will also result in the increase price of goods and services. This can result in a higher taxes. Moreover, the receiving country will get some benefits from the refugees because the refugees who are doctors, teachers or lawyers can provide knowledge and services in the receiving
In essence, there are many political, social and environmental reasons that influence the refugees to flee from their respective countries. Firstly, one of the political reason that impacts the refugee is the political persecution or political imprisonment. For instance, in certain countries, the citizen that shows objection towards the government’s ideology will be held in prison. The citizen then become so disappointed and …show more content…
The political conflict that is happening in Syria is well known globally. The war in Syria has been happening for five years and has claimed the life of more than a quarter million of Syrians. The internal war involves to parties that is the Baathist Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad forces and the opposition Free Syrian Army (ISIS). Because of the war, many families have been killed while their homes were destroyed. It is very devastating that children are also the majority victim of the war. The serious political issue has led to some other environmental issues. In the aftermath of the war, the Syrians have to face food insecurities, lack of water, lack of medical care and the abolishment of the infrastructures in the country. Therefore, many of the Syrians have become refugees that flee from their county to seek help and shelter from other countries in the world. Germany and Canada are among the countries that welcome and accept the Syrian refugees. On the other hand, the countries that receives the refugees will be impacted as well. The receiving country will have to fork out more financial aid in order to provide additional medical, education, housing and food cost for the refugee. The demand for goods and services will also result in the increase price of goods and services. This can result in a higher taxes. Moreover, the receiving country will get some benefits from the refugees because the refugees who are doctors, teachers or lawyers can provide knowledge and services in the receiving