This article throws light upon the twelve main reasons for unequal distribution of population. Some of the reasons are: 1. Fertile Land 2. Availability of Mineral Wealth 3. Availability of Water Supply 4. Increased facility of Transportation and Communication 5. Availability of Electric Supply 6. Favourable Climate 7. Social Factors 8. Migration of Population and Others. Reason # 1. Fertile [...]
This article throws light upon the eight main factors retarding migration. The factors are: 1. Family Attachment 2. Work Place Attachment 3. Suitable Employment 4. Higher Cost of Living and Maintaining more than one Establishment 5. Distance and Transportation Cost 6. Lack of Will Power 7. Socio-Cultural Conditons 8. Language Problem. Factor # 1. Family Attachment: Family attachment is a [...]
This article throws light upon the top three theories of migration. The theories are: 1. Everett Lee's Theory of Migration 2. Duncan’s Theory 3. Standing's Theory of Materialism. 1. Everett Lee's Theory of Migration: Everett Lee in his A Theory of Migration divides the factors that determine the decision to migrate and the process of migration into four categories: 1. [...]