Learned hopelessness. You do more for the rich by wanting something more equal but being too pathetic to even believe it's possible than those who are entirely ignorant of our exploitation.

If you want to break this cycle you should start doing small things that make a difference. This will teach you change is possible, give you hope and make you more able to resist your oppression. Something like going vegan is a good place to start. A small change with a lot of impact.