Recognizing that the majority of our Raza are members of the working class, we avow an anti-imperialist analysis that includes Chicana/Chicano self-determination.  Chicano self-determination must begin with the recognition of what is being implied in using the term M.E.Ch.A. (El Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan).  Essentially, we are a Chicana and Chicano student movement directly linked to Aztlan.  As Chicanas and Chicanos of Aztlan, we are a nationalist movement of Indigenous Gente that lay claim to the land that is ours by birthright.  As a nationalist movement we seek to free our people from the exploitation of an oppressive society that occupies our land.  Thus, the principle of nationalism serves to preserve the cultural traditions of La Familia de La Raza and promotes our identity as a Chicana/Chicano Gente.