Talk:Prof. Bill Mullen
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Bill V. Mullen is Professor of English and American Studies at Purdue University[1] as of April 2024. According to his university profile, his research interests include American Literature and studies; African American Studies; cultural studies; working-Class studies; critical race theory; Marxist theory.
He has published no books, papers, or research pertaining to Hindus, the Indus Civilization, or caste.
In 2016, he signed a letter[2] addressed to the State Board of Education, California Department of Education, dated May 17, 2016. The letter stated the following:
- "There is no established connection between Hinduism and the Indus Civilization. The Rg Veda contains numerous mentions of horses and chariots but there is no conclusive material or fossil evidence for either at any Indus valley archeological site."
- "It is inappropriate to remove mention of the connection of caste to Hinduism."
References[edit]
- ↑ Bill V. Mullen University Profile accessed 17 April, 2024
- ↑ 5-17 Kamala Visweswaran South Asian Faculty Group.pdf