In sum, D'Souza fails to construct a believable contrast between universal ethnocentrism and European racism, and does so in a relatively brief section of a 724-page book that, ultimately, relies on his careful definitions in order to foresee the end of racism. He describes the racist sentiments of Enlightenment thinkers in some detail, and in a strangely optimistic way. I don't fault D'souza for seeking consolation about racism's origins. Much of The End of Racism is troubling and depressing. Crime, poverty, and illegitimacy continue to plague African Americans disproportionately.
Faddish multiculturalism is sweeping American academia and public education.
Politicians and civil rights leaders are cynically manipulating public debate about these issues and obscuring real solutions. One word for it might be inelegant. Another is offensive. I'll add a few more, with context. This is a deeply offensive statement, though I'm sure D'Souza didn't mean it that way.