This chapter examines the way in which social theory can enrich our understanding of aging identity with specific reference to the range of theories that have emerged over the past 30 years. In particular, the chapter is concerned with locating and scrutinizing the accelerating theoretical developments in social gerontology and moves to reviewing their key concerns. The different social theories and philosophies that have materialized exemplify an interpretation of the consequences social policy has for older people. This opens up the pathway to understanding social gerontology more creatively. We have explored Baudrillard and critique but the chapter leaves the reader with the evocative theories that can shed light on the aging process in gerontology.