Human Migration
Human migration is the result of various environmental, economic, political, and social factors. Negative factors, like persecution, conflict, and natural hazards, can “push” individuals and families to leave their homeland. Positive factors, like economic opportunity, family ties, and political freedom, can “pull” people to a new location. Regardless of the reason, human migration causes cultural diffusion. This blend of different languages, beliefs, and traditions, changes a cultural landscape. Advances in technology have accelerated the rate of cultural diffusion because people from around the world can communicate.