Vox does a pretty good summary of what the 2016 election could mean:
This isn't an overnight revolution, but it's a step in the right direction. It could mark a gradual change that takes place over the next generation. It has the potential to be an organic change, which I think is better. Fast revolutions are almost always bloody and if there is one thing we have learned is that violence begets violence.
Even the USA, which many consider the "leader of the free world", had slavery for almost a century after their democratic revolution and massive civil inequality until 40 years ago. Positive results aren't always instantaneous.
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