Paper short abstract:

The purpose I discuss the various forms in which the funds of identity are visible in Luis C. Moll's social concerns and guided his intelectual contribution to education for social justice through his career.

Paper long abstract:

The purpose of this paper is to examine the ways in which Luis Moll’s contribution to educational psychology, mainly the concepts of funds of knowledge and its elaborations, are rooted in his identity as a Puerto Rican and his life experiences as an immigrant to the United States as a young age. I will also discuss other influences on his career development and achievements in research and practices to promote social justice through education. In this examine I will use the funds of identity theoretical framework to analyze his contribution from a historical, cultural, and social perspective. I will also share reflections and concerns about why his work has had limited scope in educational research in Puerto Rico, other Caribbean countries, and Latin America.