Beyonce Comes Out as A Feminist

Over the years, Beyonce has gained a reputation as one of the world's most tight-lipped superstars. The award-winning performer rarely gives much insight into her personal thoughts and feelings, but in a new interview with the UK's Daily Mirror. She discusses several topics including how she balances many roles in her public and private lives. Here's an excerpt.

I think I am a feminist in a way. It’s not something I consciously decided I was going to be; perhaps it’s because I grew up in a singing group with other women, and that was so helpful to me. It kept me out of so much trouble and out of bad relationships. My friendships with my girls are just so much a part of me that there are things I am never going to do that would upset that bond. I never want to betray that friendship because I love being a woman and I love being a friend to other women.

‘I think we learn a lot from our female friends – female friendship is very, very important. It’s good to support each other and I do try to put that message in my music,

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