Can I be a humanist but not a feminist?

Question

Alright random6x7 here is a lesson in definitions

humanism: a philosophy that usually rejects supernaturalism and stresses an individual's dignity and worth and capacity for self-realization through reason

feminism: the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes

Do I need to spell it out more?

Maybe I will. Humanists would say that all people need to be equal. A feminist would say women need to be equal. Humanists would say that all people are worthy creatures. A feminist would say that women need to be seen as worthy creatures. A humanist would never believe in God. Feminists are allowed to believe in God.

That's just it humanism is more focused and CAN involve religion. Humanism is more open and doesn't ever involve religion.

Humanism suggests that solutions to human social and cultural problems cannot be parochial. Feminism does just the opposite. Feminism focuses only on women. Humanism focuses on men and women together, blacks and whites, Europeans and Middle-Easterners. Not just black women and white women or Arab women.

All feminsts are humanists. But not all humanists are feminists. Feminism is too narrow to be considered humanism.

Thank you Teeleecee.

If two things have a different focus then they aren't the same thing. Humanism focuses on humanity and feminism focuses on women or so people in here have said many times before. If there is one difference in a thing, then, no matter how small that difference, they aren't the same thing. Otherwise it's like saying -2 and 2 are the same because they only differ by a -. So they differ in the direction they are from zero. But they are different. And so are humanism and feminism. Though they do have much in common as Teeleecee said.

I mispoke Humanism doesn't involve religion.

I am not shopping. I am saying I am more than a feminist.

I believe in equality of the sexes and equality of races. Not just equality of sexes.

okay you win.

Answer 1

So you believe in the dignity and worth of all people... except women? That's not a very humanist position.

ETA: Huh, obviously, because I'm still not getting it. Humanism is about equality and dignity for everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, etc, etc. Feminism is about equality and dignity for all genders. I still don't see how you can call yourself a humanist if you're going to take the equality between genders out of it. Feminism is a social and political movement, but then, in many ways, so is humanism. What's the difference here, besides that feminism is more focused?

ETA again, then I'm done: Okay, I realized the spirituality thing, but wasn't even going to mention it as worthy. Spirituality is not intrinsic to feminism, but some people do believe. The only thing necessary to feminism is that you believe that men and women are equal, which is also a necessary belief in humanism. You can be a feminist without being a humanist (maybe you believe in God), but you can't be a humanist without being a feminist because rejecting the core belief of feminism means rejecting a core belief of humanism, even if you believe in every other core belief. What you're saying would be like claiming to be a humanist, except that you think black people are inherently inferior. Do you see where that's a problem? You don't get to shop amongst the core beliefs: this is an all-or-nothing thing.

Answer 2

You could be a humanist, but not adhere to the current feminist politics or misandrist theories.
The problem with this, is that you would still need to work towards women's rights just like all other groups if you are humanist, and there's few reliable information for that... so you would have to weed through all the misandrist crap to come across worthy issues.

If you truly want to be a humanist, I personally would consider leaving alone the issues here that are a matter of knit-picking, and take the battle to the foreign fronts relating to inhumane treatment abroad.

Answer 3

The way I understand it, the major difference between humanism and feminism is that feminism does not completely disavow those who are religious. Humanism denounces all religion. Other than that, there aren't many differences outside of focus. Working toward areas of specific concern to women is obviously of primary concern of feminism and that focus is based on the premise that what benefits women will benefit humanity.
"We are talking about a society in which there will be no roles other than those chosen or those earned; we are really talking about humanism" (Gloria Steinem)

Answer 4

Yes you can according to this article. You may take as much as you wish from this concept of humanism and enhance it with a feminist approach.

Answer 5

There is no possible way you could be a huminist and a feminist at the same time or same life. It is just too hypocritical to be both at the same time.

Answer 6

To be a humanist, you have to be both a feminist and a masculist, but you can't prefer one over the other or wear either of those labels.

Answer 7

Yes, you don't have to be a feminist in order to believe in equality.

Feminism is dumb

Answer 8

you are welcome but you tell ?