Id call that stigma constructed by Conservative Right Wing ideaology! They call them bludgers in my country and parade them around in everyones face and use it to justify tax cuts, subsidies, or grants, for their mates.
its the cicle of life really
The stigma with government services is that "these people need help and they will always need help, they will never contribute to society"
I'm not saying the stigma is correct - but that is likely a common rational behind the emotions