If one believes the concept of Creationism ... the attribute comes from God.
That belief is backed by religious texts placing Man above all other creatures.
If one believes the concept of Evolution ... the attribute is an evolutionary trait.
That belief is backed by the evidence of other animals with similar behavior - trying to be the best in their hierarchy.
(EG: Alpha males/females within a wolf pack.)
Well, the obvious answer is that not all gods ARE the same.
Even the god of the Bible is different in the Old Testament vs the New Testament.
But either one tells his followers to dominate not just animals, but "lower" classes - non believers, women, slaves.
Evolution speaking ... you must show your dominance/superiority to claim/protect what is "your due".
In many (most?) species, the "alpha male" is responsible for breeding the females in order to pass on the strongest traits and ensure the survival of the species.
Perhaps if human females weren't trying to attach to the "alpha males" (usually judged by wealth/power), the male humans wouldn't feel they had to BE "alpha"?