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Pretending we live in a colorblind, equitable, integrated society is all fine and dandy until we\u2019re confronted with the harsh reality of life outside our sparkly high-rise buildings. Unfortunately, many of us don\u2019t ever venture far from the comfort of our self-inflicted social and physical bubbles. We don\u2019t see the problem. But, that doesn\u2019t mean it doesn\u2019t exist in our neighborhood, our cities, our countries and our world.<\/p>\n

Mexico City photographer Oscar Ru\u00edz<\/a> has decided that it’s time we pull the blindfold off. Let this series of photographs stand in for your own backyard because, no doubt, it can.<\/p>\n

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In Mexico, economic inequality is, imaginably, best examined and illustrated through unaltered photo documentation: these images were part of advertisements were put together by Mexican ad firm Publicis<\/a>, in a campaign that seeks to underline the wealth disparity in the country in order to fix the problem and level the playing field. The caption beneath each reads: \u201cThis image has not been modified. It’s time to change that.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Perhaps these snapshots of Mexico City\u2019s reality can help us, in cities all over the world, acknowledge, address, and break down the walls that divide us. As high-rise structures are constantly and consistently erected in major metropolises, it is only appropriate to stop and really look at the boundaries we are creating between us.<\/p>\n

Unless otherwise noted, all images via The Huffington Post<\/a>, photos by Publicis\/Oscar<\/i>Ruiz<\/i><\/p>\n

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