Controversial Chinese make-up ad sparks social media storm amid allegations of victim-blaming


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Controversial Chinese make-up ad sparks social media storm amid allegations of victim-blaming This advertisement for Chinese make-up wipes has come under fire alleged victim blaming. Source: Weibo The ad depicts a woman "protecting" herself from an impending attack by wiping her make-up off to reveal she is a man. Updated Share on Facebook Share on Twitter A Chinese advert for make-up wipes which linked a woman's appearance to the likelihood of assault has been taken down, and the company forced to apologise, after a backlash over "victim-blaming". The advert, released last week by Chinese cotton products manufacturer Purcotton, showed a...