The Girl Scouts of the USA is awarding children with a rainbow-hued badge for their involvement in LGBT-focused activities and initiatives, including Pride parades and reading books penned by LGBT authors.
The Pride badge is incorporated into the scout’s diverse community celebration component.
Depending on their scouting level, members must partake in three or six activities to be awarded the badge.
“Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month by having fun learning about all the communities it represents while earning a new patch!” the Girl Scouts’ website states.
A PDF document on the scout’s website enumerates 20 activities girls can engage in to secure the unique badge.
The “Fun Patch Activities” packet also provides children with “LGBTQ+ vocabulary” information, which defines “lesbian,” “gay,” “bisexual,” “transgender or trans,” and “queer.”
The Girl Scouts also market an LGBT-themed tank top adorned with a rainbow motif that advocates “all places should be safe spaces.”
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