COMPREHENSION OF TEXTS Review 3 appropriate published articles from journalistic sources in terms of how they represent women and/or issues concerning women _____________________________________________________________________ Selected Texts: REILLY, J., 1994. Why can't we say what we mean. The Police Review (28 January) INGHAM, J.,. Women wanted for building site work. Environment Correspondent PALFREY, H., 1990. Sexist language - a trivial matter? The Woman Engineer (Essential articles 2) Carel Press, Carlisle John Reilly, a West Midlands chief inspector writes an article purporting to …showed first 75 words of 1170 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1170 total…male readers would have concluded that there is not a serious debate to be had after reading that comment. Nonetheless, Palfrey in her conclusions poses a series of questions for the reader and leaves them considering her propositions. She achieves her aim of raising awareness of the issue and creating a debate. She is comfortable sharing her personal experiences with the reader and covertly impresses upon the recipient - the power and value of women.