Gender equality is important because it fights for those who do not have the same privileges as others based on their gender identity. To apply gender equality locally, it takes a community where people can share their experiences to understand different perspectives on gender issues and reduce stereotyping. The greatest contributions can be made through teaching students early in schools to reduce prejudice, and by creating safe communities where neighbors can openly discuss gender equality. Social media features like hashtags and trend-setting can help spread awareness by allowing people to share personal stories on a specific topic through a common hashtag.