Simple question: why is it only predominantly-white, Western nations that are pressured into "multiculturalism" and "diversity?"

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multiculturalism: Extoling the virtues of all societies except Western ones.

Ergo

Non-western societies would only be extolling themselves, and what purpose would that serve?

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you know the most liberal teachers in collages and university's are the ones that teach multicultural classes. these teachers/professors are also the ones that will mark you down because they don't believe what you believe.

and heres the thing, this is why our education is so liberal. those that want a government role in education generally are more liberal. so when they design programs for the schools these programs are going to favor a liberal view. plus you want to please those who give you money. ie the schools what to please the liberals in Congress. now even more than ever i want to government out of schools. and the schools will do better

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A society functions more effectively when multicultural. When no (maybe sizable) cultural group feels oppressed (or better yet feel one with) they are more likely to be productive members for society and they can be used in the workforce of that society. The West has realized this and acted on it.
Segregation and racial policies reduce the ultimate workforce, as well as (occasionally) drain more money and manpower to maintain it. It pays off.
(If you oppose this point, I'd like to hear an explanation of US economic success)

As for why this is a mostly Western phenomenon...
Education, and ethnic buildup of a population must have a part to play in it. Also, I wouldn't expect multiculturalism to grow in the despotic countries before women gain equal rights. It took the West long enough to embrace multiculturalism even after women were granted equal rights. There are also perfectly logical reasons for why despots and dictators would not want multiculturalism, and democracy (they kinda go hand in hand).

Why does the latter necessitate the former? If you have a homogenous society, you obviously don't have to worry about any cultural group feeling oppressed.

The rest of your post is based on an understanding of multiculturalism I don't believe is practiced in the United States. In practical terms, "multiculturalism" here is a codeword for "tear down whitey."

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If the country in question is homogenous, there is no need for multiculturalism, but so few countries are homogenous.
Over here in Europe it doesn't.

How are they "pressured"? Can you cite some examples?

...did "multiculturalism" and "diversity" gain such currency in this country?

What happens to you if you dissent?

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