for a while i was thinking: 'one who is, shall we say, among the entitled?'
but
'among the privileged' might be a better, and perhaps less snarky fit.
thinking Antonio Gramsci. thinking Peggy McIntosh's 1988 essay, "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack." but that's all a little more small 'p' political than finding a generic word. still. it's all wrapped up together.
OED says:
entitlement, n.
The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment. Freq. in sense of entitlement.
and
privileged
2.a.
Of a person, or class of people: having or enjoying certain privileges, rights, or advantages; treated with special favour.
privilege
3.b.
A special advantage, benefit, or favour (bestowed by God, providence, chance, etc.); an exceptionally rare and fortunate opportunity; the honour or good fortune of something or to do something.
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