The Citizenship in Society Merit Badge is the latest initiative as part of BSA’s ongoing commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. Scouts will learn how concepts of DEI fit within the Scout Oath and Law. The badge also introduces Scouts to concepts of ethical leadership, which are explored through a series of ethical scenarios, designed to provoke discussion as they consider how to apply ethical leadership in their daily lives.

What makes this badge unique?

Unlike other merit badges where Scouts rely on the merit badge pamphlet as their primary source of information, the Citizenship in Society Merit Badge is designed to promote self-learning on behalf of the Scout. Scouts are empowered to explore the resources that best enables them to learn about DEI, and ethical leadership.