Dinâmica migratória e seus impactos: um estudo de caso sobre Governador Valadares - MG

Abstract

The present work aimed to analyze the migratory process present in the micro-region of Governador Valadares - MG, aiming to identify the main determinants and consequences of migration to the micro-region. To this end, an in-depth analysis of migration was carried out, explaining its definition and main characteristics, then the determinants and consequences of migration were addressed. After contextualizing migration, an analysis was carried out on the migratory formation present in Brazil, and another focusing on the micro-region of Governador Valadares, more specifically in the municipality that gives its name to the micro-region. Therefore, it was necessary to understand the history of the municipality, in addition to exploring the role of migratory culture and migratory social networks in the region, as well as their impacts and consequences. Furthermore, the migration flow in Governador Valadares outside the country was analyzed, revealing the profile of the Valadares migrant, as well as the main destinations.