Can you help me with my thesis writing. The problem I have observed in the barangay is:
Social Problems
- Limited Access to Opportunities:
- Barangay Bingcungan, like many rural communities, lacks diverse livelihood opportunities beyond fishing, which limits economic mobility for its residents.
- Community Vulnerability:
- Social resilience is low due to dependency on fishing, leaving the community at risk of socio-economic shocks (e.g., fluctuating market demands, environmental disasters).
Environmental Problems
- Mangrove Degradation:
- Barangay Bingcungan has mangrove ecosystems that are crucial for coastal resilience and fish habitats. However, increasing pressure from aquaculture and development risks their degradation.
- Mangroves are often encroached upon for fishpond expansion, leading to habitat loss.
- Environmental Shocks:
- Fisherfolk are highly vulnerable to climate-related events such as typhoons, sea-level rise, and water pollution, which disrupt fishing activities.
3. Flooding
Economic Problems
- Seasonal Income Fluctuations:
- Fishing is often a seasonal livelihood, with peak and lean periods affecting income stability for families.
- Market access for fisherfolk is limited, reducing their ability to fetch fair prices for their catch.
- Lack of Infrastructure:
- Facilities for processing, storing, and marketing fish are inadequate, limiting the ability of fisherfolk to scale their operations or access larger markets.
I am having trouble starting since I have trouble composing the research questions.