Actually, come to think about it - social status has definitely been a factor in my own search for a partner these past months. My ex-girlfriend didn't have a job (she had been awarded disability) and this time around I've consciously looked for someone with a certain degree of education and a good job - the benefit of online dating being that you can check these things out beforehand
Not because I want to be supported
Just because I want someone who's capable of taking care of themselves and with the monetary means to join me in exotic travels and other activities.