Because I know you so well and you know me and my fondness for you so well, I am happy to engage in debate.

I love the post. Strong and clear opinion. Perfect starting spot for a debate.

I agree 100% with the goal. I agree that females are often taught traditional “women’s work” (cooking, sewing, etc) at a young age and boys are taught to compete and be proud. I agree that this manifests later in life and is a major driver of inequality in the labor market and a real wage gap. I agree this needs to change and change fast!

But I disagree wholeheartedly with the tactic of infiltrating the Boy Scouts. First, I think it is perfectly reasonable for young boys to learn and have social experiences with only boys. While all children have the same ambitions and needs, the real fact is there are biological differences between genders that children do not yet understand. They need to learn themselves before learning differences in gender. And the safety of same gender provides a security. That being said, even as an adult, I think it is important that I have some social situations that are just for the guys. I love mixed group events too. But how I act around just guys is very different then when even one female is present. It is perfectly normal and reasonable to want a social situation where I can have both.

You know me well. You know I am the farthest from a sexist. I support equality openly. But connecting inequality with desiring a gender specific social group is not correct.

I actually think the post conflates issues. Actually it seems you have issues with the Girl Scouts’ agenda. That is perfectly reasonable. But bashing the Boy Scouts for wanting to support early male development is not the correct response IMO.

And for the record, I have never been associated with the Boy Scouts.

Eagerly anticipating your response smile :)