Lady Gaga: 'I'm certainly a feminist'

Lady Gaga has put her feet firmly in the feminist camp.

The singer told The Times that she views feminism as a movement which recognises that women are "ambitious" people.

As a result, she "certainly" sees herself as a feminist. The US star said:

"It's very hard, this business, and there are a lot of sharks. I wish to set a good example. That's why I'm so honest, because I don't want to give this impression that this was handed to me on a silver platter.

"It was certainly not like that...I'm certainly a feminist. A feminist to me is somebody that wishes to protect the integrity of women who are ambitious. A feminist in my opinion is somebody that regards that women have strong intelligence and wisdom. That we are just as great as men - and some of us can be even better."

Gaga meanwhile said in the same interview that she has experienced sexism from men in the music industry:

"I experienced a lot...I had really awful experiences with men in the studio. Made me very uncomfortable. I didn’t feel like I was being cherished for my vocal talents, but [was] seen more as someone to take advantage of."

The 'Applause' star added that men have tried to 'physically take advantage' of her in certain situations.

Watch Lady Gaga being interviewed below: