Vannyka Lim DB 12

For Framework, I chose PROTECT CAREGIVERS by Ai-jen Poo & NDWA. It discusses how caregivers are not being provided with access to health care, paid time off or job security. They are front liner who “support some of the most at-risk populations, particularly older people, young children and the range of people with compromised immune systems” and they don’t have the same resources as other workers. They provide evidence that caregivers need more care and they should have given more resources and protection. They are at risk.

For stories, I chose TIRED OF BEING ASIAN by Alice Tsui. It talks about how someone who has somewhat or is relations with Asian is being targeted because of the coronavirus. How there were times where “Asian-sounding last names not being picked up for rideshares; racist slurs targeted towards Asian people who coughed on a subway; and people moving away from Asians with a face mask”. Asian are being discriminated against. Tusi also talks about how she is tired of constantly having to stand up to explain. I picked this excerpt because the title stood out to me as being an Asian myself. I experienced this targeted a lots when the virus was just being known. 

For resources, I chose ‘WASH YOUR HANDS’ by Malaka Ghairib and Wanyu Zhang. It is a guide that helps to slow down the coronavirus, first it says to wash our hands after using the bathroom or being in a public place for 20second with soap and water. Second, when you sneeze, do it with your elbows to prevent the germ from getting in your hands or to the air. And third, don’t touch your face as that is the place where germs enter your bodies. It is what struck me first as that is what we’ve been told everyday in our whole life and now there is a virus spreading, it being told all over the news. It is really important for people to follow to help slow down the virus for everyone whether it is your yourself, your family or stranger.