Gold Diggers Research Paper

Dr. D. Cohen
3/23/12

Should Social Climber/Gold Diggers be Frowned Upon? Why?

Gold diggers have been around since the beginning of time. There is the misconception that only women can be gold diggers, but this is one hundred percent untrue. They come in all different types, gender, races, ages, etc. Most people look down on the thought of gold diggers, but some people disagree. There are valid points to both sides of the argument. Obviously, there is not a definite right or wrong answer. I believe gold diggers should not be looked down on because in an relationship everyone has their own personal reason why he/she is initially attracted to his/her significant other; whether it is for money, fame, looks, personality, etc.
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In many instances people date others solely because their personal status in life. For instance, famous people usually get extra attention from others because they are famous. This is why most rappers have a large number of people with them. These rappers know all those people are hanging with them because who they are. The benefits they receive for just being friends with the superstar are far more luxurious than if they were not with their superstar friend and were solo. In "Their Eyes Were Watching God", Janie ran off with a man named Joe Starks. She eventually fell in love with Joe Starks. But I believe it wasn't just because his personality. He had the status of the Mayor of Eatonville who was smart, popular, successful, and wealthy. She liked having the status of "the mayor's wife". It gave her popularity around town. As their relationship progressed Joe became more abusive, rude, and careless to Janie. She still stood by his side though. I believe the only reason Janie did stay with Joe was because of the luxurious life of a first lady of Eatonville she withheld. She obviously had no interest in Joe because while he was on his death bed she stated, "we've been married for twenty years and you still don't know who I am.....you have to die with me being obedient instead of me loving you". This shows she just dealt with Joe until he died because she had to. She did not approve of the way he treated her, but never stated her true feeling until Joe was about to die because by that time he couldn't do anything harmful to her (because of his sickness). Again, many people would disagree with the fact that Janie only stayed with Joe because of his status, but I believe there isn't a problem in her doing so. In a relationship sometimes you must deal with the negative of your significant other in order to keep your relationship in good standings. Janie did exactly that. He was a