A minor in Women’s Studies is beneficial to students majoring in Retail Merchandising and Apparel Design. Classes like Women in Art History and Sociology of Gender Roles can aid in creating new designs, or finding the right product for the customer. Today, employers are looking for someone that can think outside the box and be an asset to the company.
As a buyer, management, fashion marketing, or human resource management major, it is vital to understand all people you will be working with. The minor will provide an understanding for people from all different ends of the spectrum. The classes for the minor will broaden your mind and make it much easier to work with all types of people.
Retail Merchandising and Apparel Design are customer centric fields. Employers are looking for someone that understands each spectrum so well that they know their customer’s wants and needs before the customer does.
Looking at how female and male fashion evolved through the ages can help to inspire for new ideas. Staying ahead of the curve by bringing out old fashions in a new and innovative way can help you, as a designer, stay on top. An understanding of how men and women function, both at home and at work can help you find or design the best product for them.
Times are rapidly changing. New ideas about sexuality and gender help shape the world we currently live in. Knowing more about these issues will increase your chance of getting a job in the workplace.
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