- 8.
With the help of your parent or guardian, study an event that had a positive outcome on how society viewed a group of people and made them feel more welcome.
Be prepared to describe to your counselor the event and what you learned. What is Citizenship in society?
Introduction.
Unlike traditional merit badges, Citizenship in Society (CitSociety) requires Scouts to undertake independent research about diversity, equity and inclusion.
There is NO published merit badge pamphlet..
What is the Citizenship in society merit badge teaching?
The goal of the Citizenship in Society merit badge is to help educate Scouts on what diversity, equity, and inclusion are; why they are important; and how to lead ethically and inclusively to contribute to the cultivation of an environment of belonging for all Scouts..
What is the Citizenship in society requirement 6?
6.
With your parent's or guardian's approval, connect with another Scout or youth your own age who has an identity that's different from yours. (This means a trait, belief, or characteristic different from you.).
What is the requirement 8 Citizenship in society?
8.
With the help of your parent or guardian, study an event that had a positive outcome on how society viewed a group of people and made them feel more welcome.
Describe to your counselor the event and what you learned..
- Citizenship in Society is the Boy Scouts of America's newest merit badge for youth in the Scouts BSA program and is an Eagle required merit badge (one that is required for the rank of Eagle Scout starting July 1, 2022).
