Problem
Below are the lyrics to the American song "Why Shouldn't They Be Good Enough Now" by Kate Ellinore in 1919.
"When our nation heard the call to arms, our men all responded as one.
They deserted factories and farms, to march against the Hun (Germans).
Our women folks got busy right away, now it's only fair that we should let them stay:
They were good enough to work upon our railways, the did ev'rything to keep our boys inspired, They collected millions selling stamps and war bonds, they helped make the ammunition that was fired; When called upon we always found them ready, to drive an ambulance or run a plough;
If they were good enough before to help us win the war, why shouldn't they be good enough now?
...All humanity is thankful to our women, they were loyal, staunch and true to every vow;
We might have had a greater loss but for their work with the Red Cross, so why shouldn't they be good enough now?"
What is one reason the author may have written this song? How might have the lyricist's point of view have influenced her beliefs in the song?