Boy Scouts of America name change to Scouting America
The Boy Scouts of America officially changed its name to Scouting America to be more gender-neutral. The organization faced backlash but also saw a spike in membership after the rebranding. The change came after allowing gay young people to join and ending a ban on gay adult leaders.
Key Points
- Name change to Scouting America
- Inclusivity and diversity efforts
- Historical controversies
Pros
- Promotes inclusivity by adopting a gender-neutral name
- Increased membership after the rebranding
Cons
- Faced backlash for the name change
- Historical child sex abuse case