Comprehension of texts.

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 …

…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.