Data about the low level of work participation of women in West Java has inspired the witer to know the reasons. It is assumned thath among the reasons are the differences in perceptions toward working woman. Residents of  West Java for the most part are Sundanesee as well as Moslems. Therefore, it is not impossible if such reasons are influenced by Sundanese culture and Islam, especially by the rules about gender in which they believe. However, there are other important factors such as social and economic conditions and their needs.