When we talk about the influence of Freemasonry on social reforms, we can talk about the importance of Freemasons among certain socialists, trade unionists, activists and others. Also, we can talk about organized connections and parallels between Freemasons and friendly societies, but also certain radical groups. In addition, there are indications of Freemasonry ties and socialist forces in France and Spain, but also support for marginalized groups (such as Marano Jews in Spain, Creoles in Sierra Leone, blacks in the United States, etc.). Literature on socialist movements (lodges of England, for example) has also been confirmed in some Masonic archives.
As an “import from Europe,” Freemasonry became present in French-speaking …
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