Social Welfare Minor
Interdisciplinary Learning for Social Impact
🌍 The Social Welfare Minor, offered by the Department of Textile Engineering and Fashion Design at World University of Bangladesh, equips students with a foundational understanding of how social programs, policies, and support systems function within society.
This interdisciplinary minor enables students to examine the impact of race, ethnicity, and cultural diversity on social welfare outcomes — spanning individual, community, national, and global contexts. Students also gain essential advocacy skills aimed at promoting awareness and addressing pressing issues related to social policy and community development.
🎯 Program Objectives
Broad Knowledge of Welfare Systems
Acquire foundational understanding of social work structures, government programs, and delivery mechanisms for social services.
Understand Diversity’s Impact
Analyze how race, ethnicity, and cultural diversity influence access to and outcomes of social welfare across all societal levels.
Critical Policy Analysis
Evaluate the effects of social policies and governmental interventions on the structure, equity, and efficiency of social service delivery.
Advocacy & Community Engagement
Develop skills to advocate for marginalized communities and contribute meaningfully to social development initiatives.
Why Social Welfare Matters in Fashion & Textile Education
In an industry deeply connected to global supply chains, labor rights, and cultural expression, understanding social welfare is not optional — it’s essential. This minor empowers Textile and Fashion students to:
- Understand the social implications of global fashion production and consumption
- Advocate for ethical labor practices and worker welfare in the RMG sector
- Analyze how cultural diversity shapes consumer behavior and design inclusivity
- Lead corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in fashion brands
- Design community-centered fashion projects that uplift marginalized artisans