This thesis intends to shed light on the role of social media in China in relation to the increasing public concern about environmental issues. This involved the use of qualitative methods to explore the use of social media in relation to the experience of air pollution in the Chinese social and cultural context. Thirty participants from Beijing and Tianjin, where smog and haze problems have raged in the past five years, were interviewed. These participants were from a variety of different social contexts in terms of their family circumstances, professional standing, status as a local or outsider to the city in which they resided, and their engagement in environmental debates on social media. Through an in-depth analysis of these interviews, and reflection on the specificities of the Chinese cultural context, this thesis explores not only how social media relates to participants’ concerns and their response to environmental issues but also how it is imbricated in people’s daily liv
"Ladies, please wear light makeup to work from December to motivate our team," Luo's message read. He also said that the firm's "gentlemen" will crowdfund to treat women to afternoon tea. As he did not receive any message, he messaged again to state the importance. 'Ladies, Please Wear Light Makeup To Work': Chinese Firm Slammed for Asking Female Employees To Wear Makeup To 'Motivate' Team; Boss Says Joke Misunderstood.