ROLES
The first part of the interview is about the roles of the women fisher folks which tackles
different issues such the nature of their work, the importance of water in their lives, and the
impact of COVID-19 in their family.
Nearby Body of Water in their place
There is a diverse response on where the women fisher folks live nearby. However,
majority (53%) of them are living close to the sea shore. While, a few (20%) of them are living
both close to the sea shore and the river. Likewise, a few (13%) of them also are living close to
the river. Moreover, very few (7%) are living close to the sea shore, the river and the fishpond
and with the same percentage of 7 preferred not to answer. This indicates that women fisher
folks are living near the area of their work and those who lives close to the sea shore are
commonly those whose husband or children are both fishermen. Meanwhile, those who live
close to the river are usually women fisher folks who gathered mussels. Although, almost all of
the women fisher folks of Barangay Samara are selling fish either in the market or through house
to house selling.
In addition, based on the interview conducted it was found out that all or 100% of them
are into fishing. This can be an indication that the women fisher folks in Samara are not just
vendors but they also go to the sea or river to catch fish.
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