cultural intimacy

is that aspect of cultural identity that is considered a source of external embarrassment but that nevertheless provides insiders with their assurance of common sociality.

The recognition of those aspects of a cultural identity that are considered a source of external embarrassment but that nevertheless provide insiders with their assurance of common sociality, the familiarity with the bases of power that may at one moment assure the disenfranchised a degree of creative irreverence and at the next moment reinforce the effectiveness of intimidation. (Herzfeld 2005: 3)

cultural intimacy, n.Definitions

cultural intimacy