In the Early 1900s, Ernest Rutherford Performed an Experiment with Gold

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Essay

In the early 1900s, Ernest Rutherford performed an experiment with gold foil targets and alpha particles to probe the structure of the atoms.He observed that most of these alpha particles penetrated the foil undeflected.Realizing that atoms are electrically neutral (that is, they have equal numbers of protons and electrons)and that the mass of a proton is significantly greater than the mass of an electron, use Rutherford's data to propose a structural model of an atom.

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Herbert Blumer

An American sociologist known for developing Symbolic Interactionism, a theory that examines how individuals create meanings through social interaction.

Gestures

Non-verbal communication actions performed with parts of the body, often the hands, to convey messages or emotions.

Sheldon Stryker

An influential sociologist known for his work on identity theory, emphasizing the role of social structures in shaping individual identity through internalized societal roles.

Symbolic Interaction

A theoretical approach in sociology that focuses on how individuals use symbols and meanings to interact and construct social realities.