During the Chicano farm workers movement, many women underwent sexual assault, unequal treatment, and lack of support and resources. Women were discriminated against due to conservative views that women should take care of their families and they are not equal to men therefore they do not deserve respect. Chicana activists such as Maria Moreno, Monica Ramirez, and Jessie de la Cruz began creating unions, organizing protests, and gaining positions in the government to change policies to reduce discrimination. These women were usually children of farm workers or they themselves worked as farm workers therefore they experienced harsh work conditions and discrimination. They have been oppressed and recognized that the government was not doing anything to help migrant workers in their daily lives. These female activists were outspoken and passionate about helping their people achieve better lives in the U.S. 

Many women underwent sexual assault in their workplace and there were no policies or laws in place to punish the men who were committing these acts which allowed them to keep happening. Men were not held accountable for their actions and women were expected to keep quiet and continue to maintain their families. Female activists let their voices be heard for all the women who were treated poorly and silenced. The protests and strikes helped inspire other people to join farm worker unions and provoke the government to provide protection and resources to Chicano workers.