All these defenses are laughable when put in any other context. Try answering "why black people don't code" with a straight face and ignoring systematic disadvantages. I have not seen it down without exposing a bigot.

I've seen the "each group has its reasons" fluff as well, but those defenders are happily living in a world where only one type of group makes good programmers. Out of a whole world of groups, only this type of person can write code.

The narrative that this lecturer understands all disadvantaged groups because he's from one himself is a false narrative. Using that to build credibility for his arguments is laughable journalism.