Scholarship
Dr. Manivong J. Ratts's research line is in the area of multicultural and social justice competent counseling. This area of research is focused on integrating multicultural and social justice competencies into counseling theory, practice, and research. The research in this area addresses the need to deliver multicultural and social justice competent counseling while balancing individual counseling with social justice advocacy.
Multicultural and Social Justice Competent Counseling
The following theories provide a framework for implementing multiculturalism and social justice into counseling, teaching, and research practices.
LGBTQ Courtesy Stigma
This area of research focuses on the stigma heterosexuals experience as a result of their association with LGBTQ individuals. Specifically, this area of research explores the barriers heterosexuals experience to being a LGBTQ ally. Current research in this area focuses on:
Multicultural and Social Justice Competent Counseling
The following theories provide a framework for implementing multiculturalism and social justice into counseling, teaching, and research practices.
- Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies
- Counselor-Advocate-Scholar (CAS) Model
- Advocacy Competencies Self-Assessment Survey ©
- Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies - Assessment Form (MSJCC -AF) ©
LGBTQ Courtesy Stigma
This area of research focuses on the stigma heterosexuals experience as a result of their association with LGBTQ individuals. Specifically, this area of research explores the barriers heterosexuals experience to being a LGBTQ ally. Current research in this area focuses on:
- LGBTQ courtesy stigma experienced by heterosexual youth
- LGBTQ courtesy stigma experienced by school staff
- LGBTQ courtesy stigma experienced by heterosexual parents