Additionally, I don't understand why the professor is taking responsibility. When I was a TA ultimately the professor either backed me or (on rare occasions) agreed to revise the grade, but it was their responsibility.

The key thing is getting the grading criteria right. What was egregious from an academic point of view about the essay was that it didn't demonstrate any knowledge of psychology or cite any facts. If that had been in the criteria, she would be protected.

With alt

"headmistress then saw that I posted about problems we have in the country (on social media) such as young girls getting raped." What's the money on the real reason he was sacked being anti-asian racism on his social media?

Congrats Danny!