https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/30/us/boy-scouts-reversing-century-old-stance-will-allow-transgender-boys.html
On Monday, the Boy Scouts of America announced they will accept transgender boys as scouts. I was surprised reading this article how quickly the organization has reformed its stance on LGBTQ issues. Only 4 years ago, in 2013, did they lift the ban on gay members, and two years ago did they allow openly gay leaders. I wonder if the recent opening of this traditional, masculine, and heteronormative organization will be understood as a critical inflection point in LGBTQ rights movement. I also am curious to see if/how the Boy Scouts take steps in inclusivity for the newly allowed trans members.
I was also surprised at this happening so quickly! On one hand, the Boy Scouts are terrible, but on the other hand, improvement is great, and I hope they actually take steps to fully include and accept their trans members.
ReplyDeleteHere's an article about a 9 year old who was able to join the Cub Scouts thanks to this new policy:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/09/nyregion/transgender-boy-scouts.html