Women's Wild Oats: Essays on the Re-fixing of Moral Standards

"Woman's Wild Oats: Essays on the Re-fixing of Moral Standards" by C. Gasquoine Hartley is a compilation of essays that examines the evolving moral and social standing of women in the wake of societal shifts from around the early 20th century. It gives an account of the author's perspective on women's identity, duties, and what society expects of them. The book begins with the author amongst the celebratory chaos of London's Victory Day, where she reflects on the implications of women's freedom juxtaposed against the backdrop of jubilant celebration. It serves as a starting point for her arguments regarding the nature of women's liberation and the impact modernity has on traditional morals, as she examines this perceived crisis of purpose and morality.