week 4: Rasquachismo and Domesticana

The reading Chicano and Chicana Art: A Critical Anthology discusses the topics on Rasquachismo and Domesticana. At first, I did not know what these terms meant, but I believe that the reading did a good job in explaining the terms.
The first term, Rasquachismo, served to reflect on the poor working Chicanos and Mexicans. Therefore, the community transformed the word "Rasquachismo" into an attitude of its own. People began to embrace the term in movements by taking an oppositional stance to the dominate culture/Western culture and in art as well. Additionally, people began to use the term in their own unique ways. The term has its sensibility because it reflects who we are as a people and is there for us to embrace it. For one, Rasquachismo reminded me of my neighbor who originates from Guatemala. She would use a towel, big scarf, or baby blanket to make a baby carrier. My mother, had her ways as well. She uses a cookie container to store her coins that she later exchanges at Food4Less. These are some of the things the term Rasquachismo reminded me of.
The second term, Domesticana is more feminine focused. This is because Rasquachismo was reflecting more of the masculine side than feminine. This term stood out to me because it goes against "domestic." To chicanas, domestic means to follow the household rules and follow what the man "says." Therefore, domesticana was there to make women free by breaking the traditional standards of a women. For example, continuing college to receive a higher education.