The uniform’s gender-neutral style, reminiscent of Maoist China, reflect the fact that the Scouts have been co-ed for more than 10 years and that female scouts make up 20 per cent of its members.

NEWARK, N.J. -- The Girl Scouts of the USA announced Monday its uniforms will continue to be made in America following a public uproar over reports it was considering bids ...

The Scout Association's last census also showed that for the first time, more girls than boys are joining the movement, with an 88 per cent rise in female youth membership since 2005 to 66,576.