@tillshadeisgone I don't *think* he meant it that broadly, more narrowly he seemed to be indicating that hereditary wealth gaps (themselves caused by colonialism and racism) were a much larger factor than active current discrimination, which could be true in Mexico, or parts of Mexico, for all I know. He also claims he got that data from elsewhere, which I assume is further detailed in his book. Still, yeah, eyebrows were raised.
I don't think this means his work is useless automatically and I generally approve of challenging liberal concepts of social change and organization. I just think he doesn't put his best foot forward here lol