As equity has become a growing focus for organizations and institutions, some of its frameworks have become well-known and widely discussed. In particular, multiculturalism, which promotes the recognition and respect of different cultures within an organization; diversity, which calls for the inclusion of people of different identity groups; inclusion, which argues that people should have access to experiences and opportunities regardless of their identities; and cultural competence, which emphasizes the ability to understand and work with people from different cultures and belief systems.
These frameworks have been the most popular approaches to equity work undertaken by organizations and institutions in the public and private sphere.