A critical review of BLACKMAN''s research of the ''New Wave Girls''. A detailed and reflective analytical examination of his general method and methodological approach and the specific methods used. A report style for this critical review, using a series of headings to address key issues. The discussion of the research findings should be a small section, with 80% concentrating on how the research has been carried out. Is he doing this from a male perspective. Could this have been carried out in another way or only from a personal point of view. The quality of engagement with issues of researcher self reflection- issues of validity, reliability and reactivity in the research process. To identify other issues pertinent to the empirical research project that have been reviewed and offer critical comment on these. Show understanding of the research topic under investigation and the theoretical framework used by the researcher. The extent of evaluating the sampling strategy used by the researcher question whether the sample on which the study is based provides for a degree of representativeness. The extent of the ethical sensitvity of the research undertaken.