Creating platformized acoustic milieus: Chinese rural women’s voices in lianmai counseling livestreaming on Douyin
European Journal of Cultural Studies
Published online on November 14, 2025
Abstract
European Journal of Cultural Studies, Ahead of Print.
This article explores thelianmai(connecting-mics; 连麦) livestreaming practices of Ling, an amateur counselor who advises rural women in China.Lianmaiis a relatively understudied, sound-based livestreaming interactive format that allows hosts to connect ...
This article explores thelianmai(connecting-mics; 连麦) livestreaming practices of Ling, an amateur counselor who advises rural women in China.Lianmaiis a relatively understudied, sound-based livestreaming interactive format that allows hosts to connect ...