Top 10 Society AC Content of 2006

The year 2006 brought with it many questions about the future of our society and of our planet. With the growing concerns over global warming, government censorship and other important societal issues, Americans and other citizens around the world are being forced to examine our cultural relations and ourselves. This left no shortfall of stories on Associated Content examining some of the most important societal questions in the world today, as well as some ever-enduring problems that still persist. Here's my list of the top 10 society AC content of 2006.

10. "Erasing the Other: The Absence of Overweight Women in Television Sitcoms" by Rebecca Mahfouz

This Associated Content article examined the presence of overweight women in television and the effects of their presence, or lack thereof, on female self-identity in society as a result of media culture exhibiting size 2 beauties. It brings powerful discussion on the effects of viewing television, as the hours spent in front of the screen increases for many Americans, including children and teenagers who are especially vulnerable to television stereotypes and ideas. A worthy read for anyone who ponders the effects of media culture and appearance in society.

9. "Society and the Pursuit of Beauty" by Selena

Another important article examining the differences between "physical beauty" and "inner beauty." As a culture with a lot of emphasis on outward appearance, this Associated Content story does a lot to blow open the lid regarding the superficial surface of this country.

8. "Why Muhammad Yunus Should Be Deemed the Most Influential Person of 2006" by K. Bamforth

Is it wrong to promote my own content within my own content? Regardless, I think this story on Associated Content is worth reading because of its examination of the issue of poverty in the world and what one man did to help the poorest of the poor. Muhammad Yunus started by lending poor villagers money out of his own pocket. Should the rich countries of the world start to follow suit, we could see a real change in extreme poverty.

7. "Affirmative Action: A Form of Reverse Discrimination" by Kevin Thompson