Understanding Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Define key terms related to forced migration and explore the reasons people seek asylum.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between a refugee, an asylum seeker, and an economic migrant.
- Analyze the push and pull factors that lead to forced displacement.
- Hypothesize the challenges faced by individuals seeking asylum in a new country.
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