Rúism,¹⁾ historically Confucianism, is a Chinese religion and philosophy that focuses on Kǒng Fūzǐ and the Four Books and Five Classics. Historically, it had influened the Sinosphere for two millennia. It is one of the three teachings with Buddhism and Daoism.

The main themes of Rúism are connections, civility, and social harmony. It used to be a prerequisite for civil service careers in the Sinosphere through the imperial examination system, which supposedly forced politicians to make ethical and moral decisions, but ended after China underwent its century of humiliation and anti-Rúism began to surge. Despite this, Rúism's influence still lingers in the Sinosphere.

Most criticisms of Rúism focus on its conservative ideology and the stagnation that became associated with this mindset, enabling its own downfall and justifying the progressive New Culture Movement in China. Rúism has also been criticized for its views on women, thus why its cited as a root cause for gender inequality in China, and South Korea where feminism has been a hot topic.

• Rúism is the main reason why Mandarin Chinese profanity usually involves one's mother.
• This really isn't for people who dislike gender inequality or either of their parents.
• Honestly, I can't take Rúism seriously after hearing that it was the 'city slicker' equivalent to Daoism, though I do intend to sift through the divination-heavy Yijing at some point.