Resource Library·Merit Badge

Citizenship in Society

Elective merit badge — requirements, troop progress, and nothing shelved yet (be the first to suggest something).Official BSA page ↗Workbook (PDF) ↗

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Requirements

From the official BSA merit badge pamphlet — wording is paraphrased here. Confirm against the current pamphlet for sign-off.

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Research identities, diversity, equity, inclusion, and related terms vs. Oath and Law
2
2a
Research a leader who demonstrated positive leadership in an ethical decision
2b
Explain that leader's options, choice, and the outcome
3
3a
Discuss an ethical decision you faced, what you did, and what you'd change
3b
List three future ethical decisions you might face and what you would do
3c
Explain how you will use what you learned and act as an upstander
4
(Do any 2 of the following)
4a
Scenario 1: offensive disability comment after a food spill at camp
4b
Scenario 2: insulting comments and a fake social media account targeting a friend
4c
Scenario 3: rude comments toward a foreign-born student
5
5a
Ideas to create a welcoming environment in your Scouting unit
5b
An experience where you went out of your way to include another Scout
5c
Ways to ensure all Scouts are heard and included in decision-making
6
6a
Share what makes aspects of your identities meaningful to each of you
6b
Share one option: a time you felt excluded OR the new-school lunchroom scenario
6c
Discuss with your counselor what you learned from the conversation
7
7a
Discover what inspired them, their challenges, and keys to their success
7b
Discuss what you learned and how you can apply it
8
Study an event that made society view a group more welcomingly; describe it
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9a
Making others feel included
9b
Practicing active listening
9c
Creating an environment where others feel comfortable sharing ideas
9d
Helping others feel valued for their input and suggestions
9e
Standing up for others
10
Discuss how stereotyping leads to prejudice; ideas for challenging assumptions
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11a
Describe how you will support others with different identities to feel included
11b
Explain how diverse thoughts make interactions positive and benefit everyone
11c
Give three examples of how limiting diverse input can be harmful
11d
Give three examples of how diverse opinions lead to innovation and success