The social commentary in Frank McCourt's 'Tis mostly pertains to the poor Irish class living in New York in the 1950's. There is rampant alcoholism, and therefore financial instability prevails. Education is not sought after, and in some cases even made fun of. It seems to be a very ignorant and racist society, as each ethinic group had a nickname. The Irish were referred to as "Micks", a shortened form of the common Irish name Michael.
McCourt wonders at points in the book about this new country he's just moved to, which is supposed to be a country in which you're free to do what you want, but in which he feels constrained by foreign rules and etiquette he doesn't know or understand.
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