No I really think society can only improve, albeit slowly, by problem-solving. Firstly one has to identify a problem and take ownership of it. But outrage is about blaming other people and refusing to take ownership.
Not everyone has the tools or ability, but public "outrage" or signaling somehow to some one that does like politicians does make change. Like this article reffered to women's rights not being worth his time? You should be empathetic to a marganilzed group, but really what can an individual do besides signal to politicians that this needs to change