A Big Problem: Low Self-Esteem

I can't help noticing that, nowadays, many people lack self-confidence. Let's talk about women, in particular. It seems strange that this should be even an issue, because it actually seems that women, in our time, have acquired a strong sense of themselves, of their capabilities etc. The feminist movement is said to have started as far back as the end of the 18th century. In modern days, there have been three "waves", beginning from the early 1900s, addressing first political issues, then female/male relationships and work-related issues as well. It appears that a much greater freedom has been achieved in different fields, women's skills have been equaled to those of men. Women are in high positions, in jobs of great responsibilities, they are leaders. Yet,  there are still many who do not believe in themselves, who do not appreciate who they are, who try to "hide" behind a sloppy appearance, who need constant support, who are unable to make decisions on their own. They feel they are not as good as other women, so they end up portraying themselves as if this image of inadequacy were true. As a consequence, also others perceive them the same way. And the vicious circle persists. I appreciate the fact that there are enterprises and programs that encourage women with low self-esteem, abused, unable to speak up for themselves, to come forward. Those who are incapable of asking to be acknowledged need to know that they can be helped and choose to accept this possibility. And turn it into an opportunity. A drastic change is possible, once they realize that they have the right to be whatever they want to be, to achieve the goals they long for, to be as happy as they can.