People wearing protective masks board a city transit bus during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Feb. 19, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

‘Do the right thing’: Framing COVID‑19 stay‑at‑home orders as moral choice stigmatizes workers

COVID-19 messaging frames staying home as a personal responsibility, but for many it’s a luxury they can’t afford. Like the language used for drug addiction, it stigmatizes low-income people.

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