something that you believe you deserve to have because of your family situation or social class, or because you believe it is your right as a human being

Some men see well-paid, powerful jobs as their birthright. 有些男人认为拥有工资高、权力大的工作是他们与生俱来的权利。

Americans see freedom of expression as their birthright. 美国人视言论自由为他们与生俱来的权利。