REAPPRECIATING URBAN INVOLUTION THEORY: AN ACCOUNT OF JAKARTA 3 IN 1 TRAFFIC REGULATION AFTER FIFTEEN YEARS OF ITS IMPLEMENTATION
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ABSTRACTThis writing reviews urban involution theory in relation to the dynamics of modernization in Jakarta. Modern life, characterized by urbanization, improved literacy, the use of mass media, and improvement of transportation facilities; has brought social changes in Jakarta. Dubbed as one of the primate cities in Southeast Asia, the biggest and the most populous city in the region; Jakarta brings influences toward its satellite cities that surround it. One of the influences is reflected during the enactment of 3 in 1 traffic regulation that directly affect people who live in satellite cities. The people take advantages of the situation; and at the same time, the regulations create negative social impacts to the people.Purpose - This writing is aimed at shedding light on 3 in 1 traffic regulations and the changes it made to people who live in urban cities surrounding Jakarta.Design/ methodology/ approach – The situation is analyzed using normative approach, and literature study is used to collect and analyse data. Data sources are from Statistics Center Bureau and news.Conclusion – Modernization brings with it changes to people. The changes bring along irregularities to society.Keywords: Urban Involution, 3 in 1 Traffic Regulation, Modernization, Primate CityReferences
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