The Boy Scouts of America are making a historic change by dropping “Boy” from their official name and rebranding as Scouting America. This move comes after over 100 years of being known as the Boy Scouts and is aimed at promoting inclusivity by welcoming girls into their ranks.
In addition to allowing females to join, the Boy Scouts have also opened their doors to openly gay boys. These changes reflect a broader shift towards inclusivity within the organization, as they strive to increase membership numbers that are currently at an all-time low.
The decision to let girls join the Boy Scouts has not been without controversy, as it has sparked a legal battle with the Girl Scouts of the USA. The Girl Scouts sued the Boy Scouts in 2020, accusing them of undermining their recruitment efforts.
Meanwhile, in another surprising development, the iconic Swiss Army Knife is undergoing a major change. The manufacturers have announced that they will be removing the blade from all future knives they produce. This decision is partly due to tightening government regulations in European countries and the fact that customers are not using the blade as much as other tools on the knife.
These changes in both the Boy Scouts and the Swiss Army Knife reflect a shifting landscape towards inclusivity and practicality. Welcome to the new world, where traditional institutions are adapting to meet the needs of a changing society.