17. Male Inequality: Advocacy, Awareness, and Hope for Change

In this episode, Kat sits down with Larry DeMarco, executive manager of the International Council for Men and Boys, to explore the realities of male inequality in today’s society. Together they examine several of the 12 points of inequality identified by the ICMB, unpacking key issues such as parental alienation, father absence, and the negative portrayal of men in media while exploring how these patterns shape both individual lives and broader culture. Larry shares which generation he believes is being most affected by these issues and why the long-term consequences deserve greater attention. The conversation also explores what both men and women can do to better support one another and move toward greater understanding rather than division. Kat and Larry close on a hopeful note, reflecting on why they both remain optimistic about the future and the growing momentum behind advocacy for men and boys.About the Guest and links:Lawrence DeMarco is the Executive Manager of the International Council of Men and Boys, an NGO that raises awareness and proposes solutions for 12 items of male inequality.  Its core accomplishments include: 1. Developed the New York Statement on Men and Boys to provide a concise statement of the disparities affecting men and boys.2. Sponsored Men's Equality Month and International Men's Day on November 19.3. Published regular press releases on the 12 areas of male disparity.Larry is also the founder of The Law Center, a YouTube center with free online and low cost resources for self-represented litigants. He is one of the few lawyers with an advanced law degree in trial advocacy and has been a top litigator in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the past 33 years. His passion is to reduce the trauma for families who are undergoing the pain of separation in family court, especially innocent children. He uses technology to help modest means litigants to level the playing field in the court room. His signature program, the Family Court Custody Bootcamp is a revolutionary program that gives custody litigants a crash course in legal education that enables modest means litigants to get affordable, quality representationLinks:Website: https://www.menandboys.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MenAndBoysNET YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MenandBoysNet TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4menandboys LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-council-for-men-and-boys/ Substack: https://substack.com/@icmb Twitter:https://x.com/menandboysnet