VOlUME 06 ISSUE 08 AUGUST 2023
1Annie Rose Parrucho, 2Charie Ann C. Padullo
1,2Leyte Normal University, Tacloban City, Philippines
DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v6-i8-09Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT
By investigating the jeepney as a microcosm of Philippine society through the viewpoint of commuters, we gained a deeper understanding of the social and cultural fabric that influences Filipino life. In this qualitative research, purposive sampling was used to choose the three (3) jeepney commuters as participants. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data, which was then thematically analyzed. The research showed that the jeepney serves as a venue for cultural expression and social interactions, offering important insights into the struggles and experiences that Filipino commuters face every day. A deeper understanding of the jeepney's significance within the larger context of Philippine society is made possible by acknowledging it as more than just a mode of transportation.
KEYWORDS:Commuters, Jeepney, Microcosm.
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