If women have young children, they are one man away from welfare.

Summary

This quote suggests that women with young children often rely on the financial support or partnership of a man in order to avoid welfare, implying that without a male presence, these women may easily fall into a lower socio-economic position. It highlights the potential vulnerability of single mothers and highlights the importance of both financial support from a partner or alternative social safety nets in order to ensure economic stability for women and their children.

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