United Kingdom, May 27 -- Gloria Gaynor doesn't consider herself a "feminist".

The 81-year-old disco icon - who is best known for her defiant anthem 'I Will Survive' - has insisted she "loves men", and explained that the notion she embraces feminism is the biggest misconception people have about her.

She told the Metro newspaper's 60 Seconds column: "People say to me, 'And since you're a feminist...' Erm, no. Not really.

"I love men. I grew up with five brothers, and I love men.

"I love men who know who they are and are strong enough to take their place, but also strong enough to recognise a woman's strengths and who are able to allow her to exercise those strengths and realise that women are to be partners and not opponents."

Gloria...