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‘Drop Dead Gorgeous… and Remain Voiceless’

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Feminist Media Studies, Volume: 9, Issue: 3, Pages: 374 - 378

Swansea University Author: Yan Wu Orcid Logo

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DOI (Published version): 10.1080/14680770903068332

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This short article examines the relationship between women, media,labor, and the economy in China, and questions if the internet can be used to help women in their struggle for social equality. By examining Chinese websites, the author notes two trends:the first celebrates and promotes consumerism a...

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Published in: Feminist Media Studies
ISSN: 1468-0777 1471-5902
Published: Taylor & Francis 2009
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