How does the Hero's Journey accommodate questions of gender?

How does the Hero's Journey accommodate questions of gender?

• A. It is a universal pattern that can apply to heroes of any gender but only in Western cultures.
• B. It is a universal pattern that can apply to heroes of any gender and across cultures.
• C. It celebrates male heroes more often than female heroes.
• D. It excludes stories that feature nontraditional gender roles.

Answer: (B)