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Chicano/a is a philosophical word that denotes a person who is passionate about freedom, and the God-given rights one possesses as a person. It is a person who is willing to fight and sacrifice to ensure the rights and existence of a group of people who have been discriminated against and oppressed. Chicano/a is a person who unselfishly professes and protects Mexican history, culture, language and the rights of equality for Latina women. In addition, a Chicano/a is a person who is willing to compromise on an issue, without compromising his or her principles. Chicano/a is a term for pride, respect, affirmation and struggle as it relates to land, labor, education, political empowerment, and support for the rights and self-determination of all Indigenous people of the world.