Maylei Blackwell begins her third chapter by discussing the influences and importance of nationalism through out the Chicano movement. Chicano nationalism was initially aimed to resist white supremacy and lay a cultural renewal. It was organized to liberate the oppressed Chicano community. However, this type of nationalism didn't advocate for women rights. Thus, Blackwell informs that out of all the women is interviewed, they highly critiqued nationalism. Women did not favor nationalism because it replicated the patriarchal society they were trying to escape.Therefore, there was a shift in nationalism. This type of nationalism came to be known as feminist nationalism, where women advocated for their rights. Nonetheless, women were criticized
