There was a time when I felt like I was a filthy peasant, if it is ok to tell you.
It is fine, but do I want to ask why you brought this up? Has somebody called you that?
The one time I was called this term, I recalled the hours I spent working to afford my electric bill.
Making a living is hard and it is normal to feel shame that you have to work so hard.  You can work to try to raise your status.
It turned out that there's no reason for me to feel shame.
Having low income is something no one is proud of, but you shouldn't let people call you names. Just keep working to improve yourself and your position, and your self-esteem will grow, no matter what others think.