d sexism might turn over a different leaf. In The Bryant case, sexism is by viewing the victim as a gold-digger, and she went into his room knowing what would possibly happen, and racism could bear on the results of the case. "African-American males . . . have been identified and construed as the typical rapist." During slavery and long after, women's claims of rape went unquestioned and alleged rapists who were black would be summarily executed. African-American females during the same period were "not viewed as credible rape complainants" because white men could rape them without legal consequences." Coughlin questioned if these types of attitudes may all come together in the Bryant case, and in particular make this charge so polarizing. In our society today women of the 20th century hear they can go where they want, dress the way they want, and do what they want. It sometimes leads men into improper accusation and going to far with a woman, and eventually leaving the women feeling powerless. Overall, the issue of race is always of major concern in the accusation of rape where the plaintiff is white and the defendant is black. It doesn't necessarily matter that Bryant is widely perceived as a good guy or a man formerly viewed above criticism. The argument that he has transcended race is a fallacy. It's false logic because to mention a person has transcended race, means they have not. Because a consideration of color has been noticed. It indicates that his blackness is being ignored so you can evaluate him without being prejudice.
             In out current era, the physical backlash will most likely only be traceable to Bryant, who will face jail time, fines, civil suits and loss of income and endorsements. Yet there is more to come, after his suit has been resolved. A symbolic punishment will still continue to live on, which is the idea that black men are sexual, violent predators prone to raping white wo...