Without legal aid, the woman could not have afforded to see a lawyer.

Ten to 15 years ago, a professional woman could afford the top collections.

What would he be doing with a woman could afford to live in a place like that?

"No woman of her race could afford such a place."

Often, these women cannot afford housing, health insurance or quality day care, and most of them get no child support from their children's fathers.

"Very few woman can afford fur, and no one could play catch in it."

Most women don't wish to return to a full-time role at home - and couldn't afford it even if they did.

It was not as if the woman couldn't afford to raise the children.

"Well, my good woman, why not go to the poor doctor if you cannot afford a fee?"

Some women earning $6 or $7 an hour could not afford phone service.