roles of significant others towards us, but eventually the more general expectations of society at large." (Aggleton, 1987, pg 53)
             In the 1960's, sociologists such as Herbert Blumer, Erving Goffman and Howard Becker went on to develop further the ideas and theories the earlier Interactionist
             Herbert Blummer, a student of George Herbert Mead, continued to study the concept of 'Interpretation'. The notion of 'interpretation' became fundamental to the Interactionist approach, Blummer arguing that 'acts only become deviant once they have been interpreted by others as such.' (Aggleton, 1987, pg 53)
             Erving Goffman brought about vital research concerning the idea of 'social identity', which distinguishes "Personal qualities that remain constant across different situations' (Aggleton, 1987, pg 65) Goffman also looked at the reaction of others towards us, especially negative judgements that others make. According to Goffman, this ca
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