Impact of Migration on Global and Local Social Fabric

Abstract

We live in a rapidly changing world in which macro vulnerabilities and political instability have created global disorder. There is a continued rise in the number of migrants in various part of the world. The migration crisis is a human crisis which is having a significant impact on economic, political and social groups. Globally, one in every 122 human beings is now either a refugee, internally displaced or seeking asylum. This represents an increase of over a third in the last five years. This paper attempts to look into the causes and challenges of migration. It discusses various migration crisis to understand their origin, nature and consequences. It also highlights the current situation across a major part of the world. Although there seems to be no immediate solution in the near future, it is important to analyze this issue continuously and contribute towards finding solutions. The present study suggests some practical solutions from an academic point of view.