Background:

the formation of adolescents must be comprehensive; in such a way that they achieve a conscious regulation of their behavior, where gender equality becomes relevant.

Objective:

to design a socio-community strategy to promote gender equality in adolescents, from the work of university extension.

Methods:

a descriptive study was carried out from January 2021 to March 2022 in the Peoples Council of Calabazar de Sagua, Encrucijada, Villa Clara. Theoretical and empirical methods were used: document analysis, survey of adolescents and interviews with the Integrated Community Work Group, and with people with responsibilities in political and mass organizations in the community. Experts were selected to assess the proposal.

Results:

the socio-community strategy to promote gender equality for adolescents from the Peoples Council of Calabazar de Sagua used sexist language that projects respect. It had an alternative, participatory and developing character, and promoted changes that guarantee gender equity and equality in the community society at present.

Conclusions:

the socio-community strategy favors gender equality in adolescents, by emphasizing the need to train them for an equitable social life. It was valued by specialists who recognized its relevance, originality, relevance, coherence and scientific-pedagogical value.

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