Joke? The basic principle is that a woman should remain at home, and not go out except for necessary purposes. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And stay in your houses, and do not display yourselves like that of the times of ignorance” - [Qur'an 33:33]
Although this is addressed to the wives of the Prophet (PBUH), it also applies to the believing women. It is only addressed to the wives of the Prophet (PBUH) because of their honour and status with the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), and because they are examples for the believing women.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:
“Woman is ‘awrah, and if she goes out, the shaytaan raises his hopes (of misguiding her). She is never closer to Allaah than when she stays in her house.” - Narrated by Ibn Hibbaan and Ibn Khuzaymah
And he said concerning a woman’s prayer in the mosque:
“Their houses are better for them.” - Narrated by Abu Dawood
(If you want specific details to the latter references, I can go fetch that for you)
After a brief search, I found a nice list of conditions in where women are permissed to leave the family home.
http://muslimmatters.org/2010/06/30/homely-homemaking-homebodies-why-the-quran-commands-muslim-women-stay-in-your-homes/I hope this is of some benefit to you.