It would be a mistake to measure the value of migration solely in economic terms.` Discuss.

QUESTION 1

Read the statement below and answer the following question: Increased migration is one of the most visible and significant aspects of globalisation. Although migration is usually seen as problematic, it contributes to sustainable development. National and international policies need to reflect the contribution of migration of sustainable development and to explicitly protect the rights of migrants which are all too often ignored in attempts to curb their movement.` Examine the links between migration, globalisation and sustainable development.

QUESTION 2

It would be a mistake to measure the value of migration solely in economic terms.` Discuss.

QUESTION 3

(a) Explain the postmodernist view on migration.

(b) Elaborate on Ravenstein`s laws of migration.

QUESTION 4

Examine the different aspects of contractual labour migration and women migrants in Mauritius.

QUESTION 5

The relationship between migration and development has long been a concern of social scientists. Examine this relationship in contemporary Mauritius from David Lincoln`s views.

QUESTION 6

Write short notes on-

a) Temporary labour migrants

b) Circular migration

c) The postmodernist theory on migration

QUESTION 7

Migration is not valued solely in economic terms, but also linked to some other dimensions. Do you agree? Justify your answer

QUESTION 8

Critically analyse the female migrant workers` situation in the labour market worldwide.