17 December 07 | tags: feminism, tech |
Blackberry Women & Technology Awards
Who would you guess to be the photographer responsible for a new special exhibition helping to celebrate women in technology - why, Bryan Adams, of course!
Yes, that Bryan Adams, Canadian and soft-rock legend. Apparently he's now a photographer. Who knew.
Anyway, his photo collection is part of the Blackberry Women & Technology Awards 2008, and while it seems nicely done and features many worthy women, none of them are really related to technology, so I'm a bit confused as to why it's included in this project. Not to mention the fact the collection is titled "Modern Muses, " since muses are traditionally rather submissive and objectified figures who are noted for inspiring others to do things, not for doing things themselves. Not exactly the best choice for a title honoring female achievements.
I don't quite get it. But if you're so inclined, you can nominate worthy women in tech you know over at their website.