Toxic masculinity has become a hot topic of discussion in recent times due to the rise of the #MeToo era. As a man navigating these social scenes, I believe it is crucial for us as men to call out these toxic behaviours when we come across them. However, I do take issue with how masculinity as a whole is sometimes depicted by the mainstream media as an inherently toxic trait. While we fight to rid the world of all forms of toxicity, we must be objective in how we call out such behaviour and not vilify masculinity in general, which is something that is necessary for all men to embrace. Now, before you sharpen your pitchforks, let me explain.