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For instance, a politician’s assertion that a monthly income of 40,000 pesos (around $2,000) constitutes a "low salary" starkly contrasts with the living realities of the average Mexican citizen, making it an epitome of the "whan" concept. Social mobility data point to a striking trend: lighter-skinned individuals are disproportionately represented in higher income brackets, while darker-skinned individuals face significant socioeconomic disparities—highlighting the lingering effects of colonial caste systems in today’s society.