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Feminist psychology roots in humanistic psychology, influenced by Carl Rogers and Abram Maslow's focus on personal growth and reaching full potential. Unlike humanism, feminist psychology considers social systems and power dynamics in shaping experiences, connecting individuals to their environment. It emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and valuing individual experiences, expanding on humanism's focus on the individual. The roots of feminist psychology can be traced back to humanistic psychology, particularly the work of Carl Rogers and Abram Maslow. Humanism emphasized personal growth, self-awareness, and the belief that individuals have the capacity to reach their full potential. This perspective shifted psychology away from focusing only on disorders and toward understanding the whole person. That foundation directly influenced feminist psychology, especially in its emphasis on empathy, authenticity, and valuing individual experience. However, feminist psychology expands on humanism by recognizing that growth does not occur in isolation. It acknowledges that social systems, inequality, and power dynamics play a major role in shaping a person's experience. After a while, humanism focuses on individual. Feminist psychology connects individuals to their environment.