"Everyday Use" continued!!

Part of this story confused me a little. Dee changes her name to "Wangero Leewanika Kemanjo" in the story. The book gives the explanation to this: "The names adopted by the two characters in the story reflect the practice among some members of the black community of rejecting names inherited from the period of slavery and selecting others more in keeping with their African heritage." Therefore, I understand that Dee appreciates her heritage. However, it does not seem like she appreciates her family's history or traditions. According to Dee's mother, she is named after a long line of women in her family, but Dee does not approve of this. She wants the hand-sewn quilts for decorations, but not for use. It is almost as if she admires her heritage from afar, but does not wish to participate in the practices of her ancestors. I don't know, it confuses me! Not only is she selfish, but she is embarrassed of her family, too, unless she acknowledges it for "show" or "decoration."