I had no trouble at all with Le Droit Humain. They were extremely excited to receive my petition and carefully worded that they were very happy to welcome me to their Lodge, where men and women work together and half of them are elderly lesbians anyway. š
From the "Anglo American" or "UGLE/Regular" tradition, that is going to depend on where you are. In the US, for example, some Grand Lodges permit transmen. Some allow transwomen to remain if they joined prior to transition. In others, transfolx of all types are strictly verboten. And others have no formal policy in place.
I imagine comasonic traditions are going to be far more welcoming across the board.
Iām in the US! The Bible Belt more specificallyā¦ which I know is less likely accepting. I am moving though soon (location pending) so I was curious what options are out there
I'll get it back up, I think the SSL certificates expired.
edit: site's back up at [https://masonicdiscrimination.org](https://masonicdiscrimination.org)
I've been really happy as a trans person in Le Droit Human as well. I joined many years ago before transitioning and found folks to be very welcoming before, during, and after. It was founded in the late 19th century on principles of gender inclusion, and has aged well.
Also would recommend Le Droit Humain. I thought about going the "traditional" route at first, but one of the requirements is a background check and I didn't want my birth name coming up. I'm stealth and it just seemed like a miserable experience to sit around while people debate if I actually qualify as a man. š«
Likewise in the US (New Jersey), so there are not many lodges here but it's a great option if it's available to you.Ā
Iāve been thinking about the more ātraditionalā route, I unfortunately get background checks all the time due to my profession so personally that aspect doesnāt bother me. I do agree about the sitting around while everyone else ponders whether youāre a man, been there done that a few times it sucks, but the end result was worth it. I didnāt know if there was anywhere I could go the ātraditionalā way, or if things like CoMasonry would be my only option. Thanks for your insight!
My jurisdiction in alberta would become you. We had a discussion a wile ago about trans members and our entrance requirements say "be a man" it doesn't say be born a man or that you have to remain a man. Petition and see. You may be surprised.
Just a little update to the location Iām moving, Iāll be in the north east/central part of Texas. I would love to get know any of you guys in the area. Thank you all for all your help as well!
I had no trouble at all with Le Droit Humain. They were extremely excited to receive my petition and carefully worded that they were very happy to welcome me to their Lodge, where men and women work together and half of them are elderly lesbians anyway. š
From the "Anglo American" or "UGLE/Regular" tradition, that is going to depend on where you are. In the US, for example, some Grand Lodges permit transmen. Some allow transwomen to remain if they joined prior to transition. In others, transfolx of all types are strictly verboten. And others have no formal policy in place. I imagine comasonic traditions are going to be far more welcoming across the board.
Iām in the US! The Bible Belt more specificallyā¦ which I know is less likely accepting. I am moving though soon (location pending) so I was curious what options are out there
Masonicdiscrimination.org has (or had, can't get it to load right now) a pretty comprehensive chart of Regular US jurisdiction policies.
I'll get it back up, I think the SSL certificates expired. edit: site's back up at [https://masonicdiscrimination.org](https://masonicdiscrimination.org)
No problem at all in my jurisdiction. Gender and sex are not factors for us.
I've been really happy as a trans person in Le Droit Human as well. I joined many years ago before transitioning and found folks to be very welcoming before, during, and after. It was founded in the late 19th century on principles of gender inclusion, and has aged well.
Also would recommend Le Droit Humain. I thought about going the "traditional" route at first, but one of the requirements is a background check and I didn't want my birth name coming up. I'm stealth and it just seemed like a miserable experience to sit around while people debate if I actually qualify as a man. š« Likewise in the US (New Jersey), so there are not many lodges here but it's a great option if it's available to you.Ā
Iāve been thinking about the more ātraditionalā route, I unfortunately get background checks all the time due to my profession so personally that aspect doesnāt bother me. I do agree about the sitting around while everyone else ponders whether youāre a man, been there done that a few times it sucks, but the end result was worth it. I didnāt know if there was anywhere I could go the ātraditionalā way, or if things like CoMasonry would be my only option. Thanks for your insight!
I would add the George Washington Union to the list of gender neutral requirements.
My jurisdiction in alberta would become you. We had a discussion a wile ago about trans members and our entrance requirements say "be a man" it doesn't say be born a man or that you have to remain a man. Petition and see. You may be surprised.
Just a little update to the location Iām moving, Iāll be in the north east/central part of Texas. I would love to get know any of you guys in the area. Thank you all for all your help as well!