--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I feel like your generation is like, \"We…" description: "\"I feel like your generation is like, \"We deserve a place at this table, we have a right to be here,\" whereas when I was in my 20s I was like, \"Who am I..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e85/miriam-shor-9308_deserve_i-feel-like-your-generation-is-like-we-d_2952144.jpg" --- # I feel like your generation is like, "We deserve a place… ![“I feel like your generation is like, "We deserve a place at this table, we have a right to be here," whereas when I was in my 20s I was like, "Who am I?" It's exciting because I do see a lot of young women feeling empowered.” quote by Miriam Shor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e85/miriam-shor-9308_deserve_i-feel-like-your-generation-is-like-we-d_2952144.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e85/miriam-shor-9308_deserve_i-feel-like-your-generation-is-like-we-d_2952144.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e85/miriam-shor-9308_deserve_i-feel-like-your-generation-is-like-we-d_2952144.jpg) > “I feel like your generation is like, "We deserve a place at this table, we have a right to be here," whereas when I was in my 20s I was like, "Who am I?" It's exciting because I do see a lot of young women feeling empowered.” [Miriam Shor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/miriam-shor/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Young people claim entitlement while older generations sought identity; both reflect evolving self‑worth narratives. **In simple terms:** Young claim rights; older sought identity. Key Takeaway Recognize both entitlement and self‑discovery. Themes identity empowerment generational shift self‑worth Mood hopeful reflective Type motivational philosophical When to use this quote - career mentorship - activism - personal development - community building Key Concepts social dynamics psychology culture Questions to Reflect On - How does entitlement affect community? - What can older generations teach about identity? 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