Rethinking Race: Deconstructing the Categories Behind Power and Prejudice

For those who are unsettled by what they see around them and want to join in the fight against racist ideologies.

What if everything you thought you knew about race was wrong?

Race is associated with socioeconomic status, social mobility, cultural expression, who we marry, our friends, our internal and social identities, and nearly every aspect of our society-but where did it come from, and why does it persist?

It's time to break free from the myths that divide us-starting now.

Rethinking Race reveals that race has no biological basis. Instead, it was created as a tool of division, determining who holds power and who is denied it. Grounded in research yet accessible, this book unpacks the origins of racial categories and the inequalities they sustain. More importantly, it offers a bold solution: dismantling these artificial divisions to build a more just world.

Are you ready to open your mind to deconstruct the use of race in society?

Dr. Kevin Coghlan grew up in Chicago, IL; Nashville, TN; and Columbus, OH. He holds a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Gender Diversity from National University and a Master's in Sociology from Middle Tennessee State University. Dr. Coghlan is a professor of psychology and sociology. His teaching focuses on social stratification, particularly concerning race and ethnicity, social class, biological sex and gender, and sexuality. He lives in Upper Arlington, OH, with his wife, Ina, and their two children, Beckett and Harlow. In his free time, he enjoys coffee and playing live music.

Maureen Pelegrin has worked as an Intervention Specialist in Cleveland, Ohio, and its surrounding suburbs for over fifteen years. Her experience spans diverse educational settings, from low-income urban schools to affluent districts, giving her firsthand insight into the systemic inequalities that shape students' educational opportunities. Passionate about advocating for equity in education, Maureen is committed to supporting marginalized students and challenging the structures that reinforce racial and socioeconomic disparities.In her spare time, she enjoys de-stressing with family and friends, swimming, and practicing yoga.