👉 Borderland is a concept in American literature that refers to a region or area located between two major states, often defined by a significant geographical difference. This can include both physical boundaries and cultural, economic, or political differences that create distinct environments within the same state. Borderlands are often depicted as a place where people live in poverty, struggle for survival, and often lack basic necessities like food, shelter, and healthcare. They are also places of conflict, with tensions between states due to historical injustices