Rasquachismo is used as something to describe an attitude, the attitude of the poor. Instead of sticking to this definition, Ybarra Frausto describes it as something that expresses the different movements that happen in day to day lives. Rasquachismo is something that conveys the attitudes and sentiments of the movements. Putting our heart on our sleeve and producing the hard work to get the job done every day. Mesa-Baines defines this term as producing something and making the most of it from nothing. This is the underdog mentality, being able to come on top with the little that is provided while giving our everything to ensure that it is the best work we do. This term does not only apply to Chicano/s, but to all minoritized communities, especially when there are other communities trying to oppress them and keep them on the dumps.
Domesticana is the Chicana version of rasquache, by repositioning Chicanas through the working of feminine spaces. Defying the cultural traditions and breaking the hierarchy through higher education and being able to move freely in an open society as Mesa-Baines states. Using domesticana, as a term, is to use it as a form of empowerment for Chicanas, since the word domestic is in it, the chicanas are defying what it signifies, which is something that is under control. As many artists before have used symbols or figures that represent misogyny or the subordination of women, this is one of those terms that debunk it.
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