Some of these changes will happen when businesses realize they will lead to profits. But for most, it's up to us to speak up and make demands. Fighting stereotypes can be challenging but it's necessary. E.g., many hospitals offer support for families with family lounges, pull out beds for overnight accommodation, and more. If you're single, you get nothing. I found that they're responsive if you speak up...and also point out that it's not safe for a single person to share a room with a married person who'll have a spouse and children visiting round the clock. If anything happens, it's their word against yours.