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This assertion becomes a rallying cry against the internalized snobbery that can exist within working-class communities. The narrator reflects on the attitudes of older family members who idolize individuals they perceive as “real ladies” simply because of their speech or social standing. Such narratives perpetuate a harmful cycle of inferiority, where worth is measured by financial success or eloquence rather than intrinsic value.

Challenging Snobbery

Notably, the narrator challenges the stereotypes associated with being "vulgar," embracing it as an essential part of their identity. This acceptance allows for personal empowerment, breaking free from the constraints imposed by a society that prizes pretension and superficiality.