Revisiting Austerity: Queer Aesthetics and Moral Disciplining

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Austerity is framed both as an economic rationality and aesthetic sensibility that promotes restraint.
The analysis incorporates colonial and post/colonial histories, connecting austerity to cultural practices in Sri Lanka.
Queer sartorial aesthetics serve as a conduit for understanding austerity's moral and economic implications.
The essay draws on ethnographic vignettes and media discourse to illustrate the pervasive nature of austerity.

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This essay uncovers how austerity shapes cultural life in Sri Lanka, highlighting queer aesthetics and moral discourse.

Themal Ellawala (2025) studied this question.

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