Post by Tamrin on Sept 21, 2008 10:21:15 GMT 10
Embracing the principle of gender equality, the Grand Orient of the United States of America recognizes both Mixed-Gender Free-Masonry (men and women) and Female Free-Masonry (all women). It is true that the 1723 Book of Constitutions of the Free-Masons excluded the entrance of women, but this was within the social milieu and clubbing practices of London common in 1723. That having been said, the best of recent academic scholarship has shown that in a number of situations, and at a variety of places, women have historically constituted a presence in Free-Masonry.
MWB John Slifko (GOUSA) with Sister Laure Calle (GCGCFF)
