While hi-tech companies talk about the challenges of increasing the percentages of women in technology, Judith Lewis of London Girl Geek Dinners a not-for-profit organization brings women in technology together in London to network. These groups have expanded to North America, Europe and Australia.
In the US, Leslie Fishlock Geek Girl Camp provides boot camps, workshops and donates laptops to women returning to education. Ms. Fishlock's goal is to share knowledge and make technology available to everyone.
It's unlikely that Girl Geek Dinners will be around forever - as Judith states – it's "completely pointless as it would be taken for granted that women work will in this sector….it's not just to be a women in tech, but to be working in tech full stop."
It's not really about tech-feminism but is is about women playing a role, having a place and holding a position in technolgy.
The complete article Girl Geek Appeal: Women's Movement Online can be found at the BBC online.
