When she declared herself a feminist in blazing lights at the 2014 VMAs, Beyoncé ignited a fierce debate among her fans and critics, who questioned her role in the gender equality movement. Since the release of her visual album and explicit alignment with feminism, her role as a pillar of pop culture has only solidified. Perhaps the greatest signal of her position is this: just the fact that she d
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