laws of migration

The laws of migration, proposed by geographer Ernst Ravenstein, outline patterns and reasons behind human movement. Key points include that people tend to move short distances, often to urban areas, influenced by economic opportunities. Migrants usually return home or move to a nearby location instead of far-off places. Factors such as age, gender, and family ties also play important roles; younger adults are more likely to migrate. Overall, migration is influenced by push factors (like wars or job scarcity) and pull factors (like jobs or better living conditions) that draw people to new locations.