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Thanks so much Coindinista, that's an extremely useful response! I'm going to visit one of the Sociology Departments towards the end of the month and try and figure out what works better in terms of the kind of work I hope to do. It is interesting to trace the evolution of the two disciplines across countries and curriculums though, particularly in terms of their origins, and how they've grown past them to study the native/self/other/in-between.

Thanks, cheff! That does make the distinction a bit more clear, though apart from some broader theoretical divisions in lineage, I suppose interdisciplinary work in either discipline includes techniques and theories of the other? Again, I'm hoping this flexibility is up to the independent scholar in either department. The sociology I learnt was, perhaps, far more qualitative/ethnographic than sociology in the US perhaps tends to be. How about post-PhD job options for either discipline? Would appreciate any thoughts!

Good luck! I called the department earlier this week and they said most decisions would be out this week, so if you haven't heard then maybe calling them wouldn't be a terrible idea. My POIs were Escobar and Middleton, though considering I want to study aspects of political economy in India, I don't know how I thought UNC would be a good fit. I'm blaming it on application-time delusions, and being enamored by the faculty's work in general! I do hope you hear good news though!

Hey everyone! I am a supremely long time lurker, and thought I would finally say something to distract from the incessant refreshing of the results page. I'm primarily applying to anthropology departments, but have applied to two sociology departments - one of which I've been accepted to (Minnesota). As I'm an international student and have only studied sociology in my country (where it's a combination of traditional sociology and anthropology), I'm curious about the major differences in the two disciplines in the US. Can any broad differences be generalized, or does it just come down to departments and theoretical/methodological leanings? My research interests have to do with political economy in South Asia, so I found myself able to slot into both disciplines, but am curious as to broader differences in coursework, and a post-PhD job market.

Hi there! Massively long time lurker - gradcafe has become simultaneously my best friend and my most toxic relationship. I'm the UNC wait lister, moldy. Nope, no idea so far about where I am on the list, just a nice email saying that they were impressed with my application, but can't offer me admission yet (ah, the cruelty). I applied for the Social Formations and Processes track. Are you waiting to hear back?