She has no past to be proud of, no icon to identify with, no representation in the media. Her culture and heritage were not demonized; initially this was never recognized. On page 415 she says: “In childhood, we are taught that our language is wrong. our native language diminishes our self-esteem, Chicanos learn from childhood that their language, their defining trait, is false and, by extension, they too recognize this, allowing him to view and understand his language subjectively. difficult situation She takes a step back and understands that the only reason she is so unhappy with her race is because whites and Latinos are unhappy with it and therefore Chicanos have come to feel the same way..