Telus International PH empowers women to own their journeys
TELUS International Philippines (TIP), a leading artificial intelligence-fueled customer experience and business process solutions provider, kicked off Women’s Month with a powerful event titled, “Tama na, 2024 na!”
The speakers’ personal stories highlighted how they challenged cultural stereotypes while providing a supportive, safe and inclusive space for others to share their experiences, obstacles and triumphs.
TIP’s talk sheds light on the societal pressures and expectations Filipino women face regarding marriage, motherhood and career choices.
Despite this, Filipino women are increasingly delaying marriage, choosing not to have children, pursuing diverse relationships and balancing career and motherhood.
During her talk, curve model and body positivity advocate Mia Franz-Gelicka shared how she initially felt pressured to conform to societal expectations of beauty, but eventually discovered her path to wellness and self-love.
Tita G (Grace), a working millennial with a communication arts background, says she continues to face unwelcome remarks in family gatherings, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing aspirations and not allowing external opinions to dictate life choices.
According to the survey, women continue to receive unwelcome questions and comments about their physical appearance, relationship status and personal life choices.
Nearly half of the respondents said they experienced unwelcome questions such as, “When are you getting married?” and “Why don’t you have a boyfriend yet?” while 67 percent of respondents had received comments such as, “Looks like you gained weight.”
The event emphasized the importance of celebrating women’s diverse roles in promoting inclusivity and equality, and everyone’s responsibility to challenge cultural gender stereotypes.