--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Perhaps to them and their peers their…" description: "\"“Perhaps to them and their peers their ecological consciousness is a bigger sign of prestige than a fur coat. Perhaps they feel on more equal terms wit..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/843/slavenka-drakuli-17737_animal-rights_perhaps-to-them-and-their-peers-their-ec_571190.jpg" --- # Perhaps to them and their peers their ecological… ![“Perhaps to them and their peers their ecological consciousness is a bigger sign of prestige than a fur coat. Perhaps they feel on more equal terms with the world. I admit I saw the future in them. But they were aggressive and I didn't like it, in spite of their concern for animals. On the other…” quote by Slavenka Drakulić](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/843/slavenka-drakuli-17737_animal-rights_perhaps-to-them-and-their-peers-their-ec_571190.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/843/slavenka-drakuli-17737_animal-rights_perhaps-to-them-and-their-peers-their-ec_571190.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/843/slavenka-drakuli-17737_animal-rights_perhaps-to-them-and-their-peers-their-ec_571190.jpg) > ““Perhaps to them and their peers their ecological consciousness is a bigger sign of prestige than a fur coat. Perhaps they feel on more equal terms with the world. I admit I saw the future in them. But they were aggressive and I didn't like it, in spite of their concern for animals. On the other hand, perhaps they are too young to understand that human beings are an endangered species and that they too have a right to protection - particularly in some parts of the world. I hope they learn this soon.”” [Slavenka Drakulić](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/slavenka-drakuli/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Young activists may prioritize image over substance, showing both concern for nature and aggressive behavior, highlighting a tension between prestige and genuine ecological responsibility. **In simple terms:** Youth may value status over true environmental care. Key Takeaway Encourage deeper understanding beyond image. Themes environmentalism youth culture prestige aggression Mood reflective critical Type observational ethical When to use this quote - school projects - climate protests - social media campaigns Key Concepts eco‑psychology social status ethical maturity Questions to Reflect On - How can we shift focus from status to authentic stewardship? - What role does aggression play in activism? 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