Bill Cosby Inhumane Research Paper

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Just like Bill Cosby is and was a role model for many his actions were justified by society, however this does not mean the actual definition of rape has changed. Just like stated in the quote, many will be justified, but not necessarily meaning that it is correct. What our current society is “hiding under the rug” and pretending like it is not there, not only shows us how controversial and twisted it is, but also shows us how much of a change we actually need

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