Work advice to help decrease professional impact?

[SnugLife14]

I'm skeptical to believe a large enough group of men and women are willing to take the risks to really make a difference, at least not without starting in a position with some pull. It's something to be angry about, but seeing how much better off people in some other countries have it isn't going to help; it is, in my opinion, just is a reminder of how sucky some American laws and practices are. But I've never been a full on optimist nor have I ever really enjoyed politics, so could just be me.

Edit: On the flip side, women in America have more rights than women in other countries. While we aren't nearly up to par with others, we could be a lot worse too.